Tornado Warning — Warned Area, KS — May 18, 2026
NWS TOP · ETN 29 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office TOP issued a tornado warning at 19:50 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 40 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 20:30 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 39.20, -97.74, moving east-northeast at about 38 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.