Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 18:20

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 8:20PM CDT until May 18 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 820 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Scranton, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Carbondale, Burlingame, and Scranton. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 164 and 165.
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: 
Osage, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS