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

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Marshall-
548 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...

At 547 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northwest of
Frankfort, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Spotters continue to 
         report at tornado with this storm.

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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Beattie, and Vermillion.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3962 9663 3978 9675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 230DEG 25KT 3977 9649 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Flanagan