Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:15PM CDT until May 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
TORTOP
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Geary County in east central Kansas...
Southwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
Southeastern Clay County in north central Kansas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 515 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southwest of Wakefield, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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...
Wakefield and Milford.
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; Geary, KS; Riley, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: