Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 15:51

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:51PM CDT until May 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
TORTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas... Eastern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 550 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of Beattie, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado..Storm chasers continue to report a tornado with this storm. 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Marshall, KS; Nemaha, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS