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

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Washington-Marshall-
517 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTIES...

At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 5:15 PM, a tornado 
         was reported southwest of Blue Rapids.

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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Barnes,
Vermillion, and Oketo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3971 9625 3957 9673 3957 9681 3969 9694
      4000 9663 4000 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 233DEG 33KT 3966 9671 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Flanagan