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TORTOP
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1226 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Nemaha County in northeastern Kansas...
  East central Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1225 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 5 miles south of Beattie, moving east at 50
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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, 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 3971 9647 3983 9647 3988 9617 3971 9615
TIME...MOT...LOC 0525Z 266DEG 42KT 3979 9638 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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