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

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608 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA AND EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...

At 607 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Axtell, moving northeast at 45 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...
Frankfort, Axtell, Beattie, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Baileyville.

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 3966 9643 3983 9649 4000 9649 4000 9602
      3979 9612 3967 9629
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 240DEG 41KT 3982 9629 

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

$$

Flanagan