Tornado Warning — Warned Area, KS — May 18, 2026
NWS TOP · ETN 40 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office TOP issued a tornado warning at 22:51 UTC on May 18, 2026. The warning was in effect for 54 minutes, ending at May 18, 2026 23:45 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 39.79, -96.48, moving northeast at about 29 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 NNW Frankfort | Marshall, KS | UNK | Storm chaser saw the tornado pass in front of them. They are seeing damage of grain bins in fields... power lines down and tree damage. (TOP) | |
| 3 SSE Circleville | Jackson, KS | UNK | Damage to home... barn... and trees. (TOP) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.