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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0032 Issued by the Topeka Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 16:02:25
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
402 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 401 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Palmer, moving northeast at 25 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...
Washington, Linn, Greenleaf, Barnes, and Palmer.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3975 9681 3968 9681 3957 9708 3957 9725
3984 9712
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 231DEG 21KT 3958 9714
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 16:08:25
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
408 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Washington-
408 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...
At 408 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Linn, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Washington, Linn, Greenleaf, Barnes, and Palmer.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3969 9681 3959 9707 3960 9718 3984 9712
3975 9681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 211DEG 32KT 3965 9708
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 16:32:26
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
431 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Washington-
431 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
Kansas.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Washington
County until 5:15 PM.
&&
LAT...LON 3969 9681 3959 9707 3960 9718 3984 9712
3975 9681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 231DEG 21KT 3973 9695
$$
Flanagan
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