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

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Washington-
240 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...

At 239 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Mahaska, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. Another radar-indicated 
         tornadic storm moving out of Haddam will move into the 
         warning in the next 5-10 minutes.

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...
Hollenberg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4000 9684 3990 9705 3987 9729 3989 9732
      4000 9726
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 215DEG 21KT 3998 9720 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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Griesemer