Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 4:30PM CDT until May 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
TORTOP
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas...
Northeastern Clay County in north central Kansas...
Southwestern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 429 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles south of Palmer, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Marysville, Washington, Blue Rapids, Hanover, Waterville, Linn,
Greenleaf, Barnes, and Palmer.
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:
Clay, KS; Marshall, KS; Riley, KS; Washington, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: