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

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Marshall-
525 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MARSHALL COUNTY...

At 524 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Blue Rapids,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Spotters have reported 
         several touchdowns 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...
Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Waterville, Beattie, Vermillion,
and Oketo.

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.

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LAT...LON 4000 9655 3971 9625 3961 9667 3965 9678
      3974 9681 3983 9680 4000 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 240DEG 29KT 3969 9665 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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