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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0045 Issued by the Topeka Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 20:09:03
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
808 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Shawnee County in east central Kansas...
Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
Northwestern Osage County in east central Kansas...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 808 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Harveyville, moving east 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...
Carbondale, Auburn, Burlingame, Scranton, and Harveyville.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 155 and 170.
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 3876 9564 3875 9587 3874 9595 3874 9603
3880 9607 3898 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 0108Z 252DEG 49KT 3877 9601
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 20:15:34
823
WWUS53 KTOP 190115
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
815 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Wabaunsee-
815 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WABAUNSEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 9564 3875 9587 3874 9595 3889 9595
3898 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 261DEG 52KT 3878 9589
$$
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Shawnee-Osage-
815 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SHAWNEE AND NORTHWESTERN OSAGE COUNTIES...
At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burlingame, moving east at 60 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...
Carbondale, Auburn, Burlingame, and Scranton.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 155 and 170.
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 3876 9564 3875 9587 3874 9595 3889 9595
3898 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 261DEG 52KT 3878 9589
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 20:15:34
823
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
815 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Wabaunsee-
815 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WABAUNSEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 9564 3875 9587 3874 9595 3889 9595
3898 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 261DEG 52KT 3878 9589
$$
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Shawnee-Osage-
815 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL SHAWNEE AND NORTHWESTERN OSAGE COUNTIES...
At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burlingame, moving east at 60 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...
Carbondale, Auburn, Burlingame, and Scranton.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 155 and 170.
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 3876 9564 3875 9587 3874 9595 3889 9595
3898 9582
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 261DEG 52KT 3878 9589
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 20:21:04
911
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
820 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Shawnee-
820 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SHAWNEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3875 9585 3887 9586 3887 9573 3876 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 259DEG 55KT 3880 9577
$$
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Osage-
820 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OSAGE COUNTY...
At 820 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Scranton, moving east at 65 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...
Carbondale, Burlingame, and Scranton.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 164 and 165.
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 3875 9585 3887 9586 3887 9573 3876 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 259DEG 55KT 3880 9577
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 20:21:04
911
WWUS53 KTOP 190120 RRA
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
820 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
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Shawnee-
820 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL SHAWNEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3875 9585 3887 9586 3887 9573 3876 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 259DEG 55KT 3880 9577
$$
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Osage-
820 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OSAGE COUNTY...
At 820 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Scranton, moving east at 65 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...
Carbondale, Burlingame, and Scranton.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 164 and 165.
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 3875 9585 3887 9586 3887 9573 3876 9564
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 259DEG 55KT 3880 9577
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Flanagan
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-05-18 20:26:04 985 WWUS53 KTOP 190125 SVSTOP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 825 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 KSC139-190135- /O.EXP.KTOP.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260519T0130Z/ Osage- 825 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN OSAGE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 830 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central Kansas. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for Osage County until 8:45 MPH. && LAT...LON 3875 9585 3887 9586 3887 9573 3876 9564 TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 252DEG 49KT 3882 9571 $$ Flanagan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||