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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0024 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 14:26:52
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WFUS53 KOAX 181926
TOROAX
NEC067-095-182015-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0024.260518T1926Z-260518T2015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
226 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 226 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hollenberg, or 12 miles north of Washington,
moving northeast at 25 mph. A second severe thunderstorm capable
of producing a tornado was located 5 miles northeast of Haddam,
also moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Steele City around 230 PM CDT.
Odell around 245 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wymore and Blue Springs.
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 4001 9728 4016 9713 4019 9688 4014 9649
4005 9661 4000 9682 4000 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 238DEG 23KT 3999 9701
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 14:39:53
916
WWUS53 KOAX 181939
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
239 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC067-095-182015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260518T2015Z/
Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
239 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTIES...
At 239 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Steele City, or 13 miles southeast of Fairbury,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Wymore, Blue Springs, Odell, Diller, Endicott, Steele City, Camp
Jefferson, and Rock Creek Station State Historical Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
4000 9720 4016 9710
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 225DEG 20KT 4003 9697
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 14:48:53
303
WWUS53 KOAX 181948
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
248 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC067-095-182015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260518T2015Z/
Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
248 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTIES...
At 248 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 3 miles southeast of
Diller, or 15 miles east of Fairbury, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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.
This tornado will be near...
Odell around 255 PM CDT.
Wymore and Blue Springs around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rock
Creek Station State Historical Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
4000 9718 4016 9706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 237DEG 23KT 4007 9691
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 14:57:23
470
WWUS53 KOAX 181956
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
256 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC067-095-182015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260518T2015Z/
Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
256 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTIES...
At 254 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Diller, or 13 miles southwest of
Beatrice, moving northeast at 25 mph. A new area of rotation capable
of developing into a tornado was developing 2 miles west of Odell,
also moving northeast at 25 mph. A third area of rotation capable of
developing into a tornado was located 5 miles south of Endicott,
also moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of
producing a tornado 2 miles south of Diller.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Odell around 300 PM.
Wymore and Blue Springs around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rock
Creek Station State Historical Park and Endicott.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
4000 9718 4016 9706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 236DEG 23KT 4010 9686
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:02:53
768
WWUS53 KOAX 182002
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
302 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC067-095-182015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260518T2015Z/
Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
302 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTIES...
At 301 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southwest of Steele City, or 10 miles southeast
of Fairbury, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Endicott and Steele City around 305 PM CDT.
Diller around 315 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rock
Creek Station State Historical Park.
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 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
4000 9718 4016 9706
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 226DEG 21KT 4002 9708
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
BLB
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