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

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Republic-
302 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL REPUBLIC COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3988 9690 3976 9726 3982 9731 3989 9735
      4000 9726 4000 9681 3992 9681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 230DEG 42KT 3987 9719 

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Washington-
302 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
WASHINGTON COUNTY...

At 302 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Morrowville, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Hanover, Morrowville, Haddam, and 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 3988 9690 3976 9726 3982 9731 3989 9735
      4000 9726 4000 9681 3992 9681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 230DEG 42KT 3987 9719 

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

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Griesemer