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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0040 Issued by the Topeka Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:51:59
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
551 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3979 9612 3967 9629 3965 9648 3980 9663
4000 9649 4000 9602
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 229DEG 25KT 3979 9648
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:01:00
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
600 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Nemaha-Marshall-
600 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA AND EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 559 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Beattie, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 5:54 PM, storm
chasers reported a tornado and damage east of Winifred.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Frankfort, Axtell, Beattie, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Baileyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3979 9612 3967 9629 3965 9648 3980 9663
4000 9649 4000 9602
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 236DEG 27KT 3982 9641
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:08:30
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
608 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Nemaha-Marshall-
608 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA AND EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 607 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Axtell, 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, Beattie, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Baileyville.
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 3966 9643 3983 9649 4000 9649 4000 9602
3979 9612 3967 9629
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 240DEG 41KT 3982 9629
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:19:00
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
618 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Nemaha-Marshall-
618 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA AND EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES...
At 618 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Baileyville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Frankfort, Axtell, Summerfield, Vermillion, and Baileyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3966 9643 3984 9640 4000 9640 4000 9602
3979 9612 3967 9629
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 240DEG 40KT 3986 9616
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:26:30
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
626 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Marshall-
626 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9602 3979 9612 3971 9624 4000 9624
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 240DEG 39KT 3988 9609
$$
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Nemaha-
626 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA COUNTY...
At 625 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Seneca, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Baileyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9602 3979 9612 3971 9624 4000 9624
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 240DEG 39KT 3988 9609
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:26:30
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
626 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Marshall-
626 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN MARSHALL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9602 3979 9612 3971 9624 4000 9624
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 240DEG 39KT 3988 9609
$$
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Nemaha-
626 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA COUNTY...
At 625 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Seneca, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Baileyville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 9602 3979 9612 3971 9624 4000 9624
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 240DEG 39KT 3988 9609
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-05-18 18:37:01 716 WWUS53 KTOP 182336 SVSTOP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 636 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSC131-182345- /O.EXP.KTOP.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-260518T2345Z/ Nemaha- 636 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN NEMAHA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM CDT... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern Kansas. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for Nemaha County until 7:15 PM. && LAT...LON 4000 9602 3979 9612 3971 9624 4000 9624 TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 229DEG 25KT 3992 9603 $$ Flanagan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||