Tornado Warning — Warned Area, KS — May 18, 2026
NWS TOP · ETN 27 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office TOP issued a tornado warning at 19:21 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 39 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 20:00 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 39.64, -97.63, moving east-northeast at about 35 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 S Diller | Jefferson, NE | UNK | Storm chaser video showed a brief tornado that began just south of State Highway 8... approximately 4.5 miles south-southeast of Diller. It continued northeast... cross (OAX) | |
| 2 S Diller | Jefferson, NE | UNK | Chaser stream of a brief cone tornado. (OAX) | |
| 5 WSW Idana | Clay, KS | UNK | DELAYED REPORT of a rope tornado near Idana at 3:30. Photos sent via social media. (TOP) | |
| 3 SE Palmer | Washington, KS | UNK | Social media photo of a tornado. Media confirmed the report. (TOP) | |
| 2 S Palmer | Washington, KS | UNK | Spotter reports damage to trees around intersection of HWY 9 and HWY 15. (TOP) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.