Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 2:40PM CDT until May 18 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Washington, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: