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

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Ottawa-
420 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN OTTAWA 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
and northeastern Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3930 9733 3942 9745 3957 9726 3957 9696
      3945 9696
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 236DEG 35KT 3937 9729 

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Clay-Cloud-
420 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
CLAY AND EAST CENTRAL CLOUD COUNTIES...

At 420 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Idana, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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...
Clay Center, Morganville, Green, and Idana.

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 3930 9733 3942 9745 3957 9726 3957 9696
      3945 9696
TIME...MOT...LOC 2120Z 236DEG 35KT 3937 9729 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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Flanagan