iNWS Alert

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
756 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
North central Lyon County in east central Kansas...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Allen, moving northeast at 55 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...
Eskridge and Harveyville.

This includes Kansas Turnpike near mile marker 155.

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 3875 9626 3890 9606 3882 9597 3875 9594
3874 9595 3869 9620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0056Z 243DEG 48KT 3873 9620

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN