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SVSEAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
539 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

MOC147-182300-
/O.CON.KEAX.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Nodaway MO-
539 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NODAWAY COUNTY...

At 539 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Burlington Junction, or 15 miles south of Clarinda, moving northeast
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Burlington Junction, Hopkins, Braddyville, Clearmont, Elmo, and
Pickering.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

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LAT...LON 4057 9478 4057 9477 4047 9476 4038 9518
      4048 9518 4058 9514
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 234DEG 27KT 4052 9507 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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