{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.ab66023432e60543166d576d6f6f0c5e26c5238b.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:59PM CDT until May 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ab66023432e60543166d576d6f6f0c5e26c5238b.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Topeka KS"},"word_count":152,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Tornado Warning: Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:59PM CDT until May 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS\n\n**Severity:** Extreme\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Pottawatomie, KS; Riley, KS\n**Issued by:** NWS Topeka KS\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T17:59:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T17:59:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-18T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 559 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado\nwas located near Randolph, moving northeast at 45 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.\n\nIMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without\nshelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage\nto roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is\nlikely.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nWestmoreland, Olsburg, Randolph, and Tuttle Creek Lake.\n\n## Instructions\nTAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest\nfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a\nmobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter\nand protect yourself from flying debris."}