Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 16:18

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 6:18PM CDT until May 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Baileyville, 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, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Baileyville.
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: 
Marshall, KS; Nemaha, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS