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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0026 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:07:23
890
WFUS53 KOAX 182007
TOROAX
NEC067-095-182045-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0026.260518T2007Z-260518T2045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
307 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 306 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Steele City, or 11 miles southeast of
Fairbury, 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...
Diller around 310 PM CDT.
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 4008 9710 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9710
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 235DEG 24KT 4003 9702
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:17:53
338
WWUS53 KOAX 182017
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
317 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC067-095-182045-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260518T2045Z/
Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
317 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN GAGE COUNTIES...
At 316 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Diller, or 15 miles southwest of Beatrice, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Diller at 315 PM CDT.
Odell around 320 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9696 4014 9696
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 244DEG 36KT 4008 9690
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:35:54
832
WWUS53 KOAX 182035
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
335 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC095-182045-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260518T2045Z/
Jefferson NE-
335 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9691 4015 9689
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 238DEG 24KT 4008 9677
$$
NEC067-182045-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260518T2045Z/
Gage NE-
335 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN GAGE COUNTY...
At 335 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Odell, or 13 miles south of Beatrice, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Gage County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9691 4015 9689
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 238DEG 24KT 4008 9677
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:35:54
832
WWUS53 KOAX 182035
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
335 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC095-182045-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260518T2045Z/
Jefferson NE-
335 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9691 4015 9689
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 238DEG 24KT 4008 9677
$$
NEC067-182045-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260518T2045Z/
Gage NE-
335 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN GAGE COUNTY...
At 335 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Odell, or 13 miles south of Beatrice, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Gage County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9691 4015 9689
TIME...MOT...LOC 2035Z 238DEG 24KT 4008 9677
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
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