WWUS83 KGID 181915
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
215 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
 
KSZ007-019-181945-
Jewell KS-Mitchell KS-
215 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN MITCHELL AND SOUTHEASTERN
JEWELL COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM CDT...

At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Randall to near Asherville to Barnard.
Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Beloit, Asherville, Formoso, Simpson, Randall, and Scottsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for Mitchell 
County Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3958 9814 3987 9793 3926 9793 3922 9797
      3922 9813
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 211DEG 35KT 3958 9809 3938 9808 3918 9808 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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