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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
538 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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538 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GEARY...SOUTHWESTERN RILEY AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY
COUNTIES...

At 538 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles east of
Wakefield, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed brief tornado just north of 
         Wakefield at 535 PM.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Wakefield and Milford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 3918 9687 3916 9702 3918 9708 3923 9713
      3932 9699 3925 9688
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 241DEG 25KT 3924 9694 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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Griesemer