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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
515 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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Washington-Marshall-
515 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND CENTRAL MARSHALL COUNTIES...

At 515 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Waterville, moving northeast at 40 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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Barnes,
Vermillion, and Oketo.

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.

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LAT...LON 3971 9625 3957 9673 3957 9681 3969 9694
      4000 9663 4000 9655
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 235DEG 33KT 3964 9672 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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