878 
WFUS53 KOAX 182038
TOROAX
NEC097-133-182145-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0027.260518T2038Z-260518T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
338 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska...
  Northern Pawnee County in southeastern Nebraska...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 337 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Virginia, or 13 miles east of Beatrice, moving 
  northeast at 35 mph. A second area of rotation capable of 
  producing a tornado was located 5 miles east of Wymore, also 
  moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
           producing tornadoes.

  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...
  Lewiston around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tecumseh, Steinauer, and Burchard.

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 4034 9646 4049 9607 4047 9606 4026 9607
      4026 9601 4015 9601 4008 9646
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 242DEG 31KT 4021 9650 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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267 
WWUS53 KOAX 182049
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
349 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

NEC097-133-182145-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260518T2145Z/
Johnson NE-Pawnee NE-
349 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
JOHNSON AND NORTHERN PAWNEE COUNTIES...

At 347 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Lewiston, or 11 miles southwest of 
Tecumseh, moving east at 50 mph. A second area of rotation capable 
of producing a tornado, with a spotter reported funnel cloud, was 
located 5 miles west of Burchard, also moving toward the east.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.

Locations impacted include...
Tecumseh, Table Rock, Elk Creek, Burchard, Lewiston, Crab Orchard,
Steinauer, and Vesta.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4034 9646 4049 9607 4047 9606 4026 9607
      4026 9601 4015 9601 4008 9646
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 254DEG 42KT 4024 9632 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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746 
WWUS53 KOAX 182105
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
405 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

NEC097-133-182145-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260518T2145Z/
Johnson NE-Pawnee NE-
405 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHEASTERN PAWNEE COUNTIES...

At 405 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Elk Creek, or 5 miles southeast of Tecumseh, moving 
northeast at 40 mph. Another area of rotation capable of producing a 
tornado was located 3 Miles northwest of Pawnee City, also moving 
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Trained spotters reported strong 
         rotation with this storm 5 miles south of   Tecumseh. In 
         addition to any tornado potential, this   storm is 
         producing widespread winds of 60 to 80 mph.

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...
Tecumseh, Table Rock, Elk Creek, and Steinauer.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4037 9626 4044 9606 4026 9607 4026 9601
      4015 9601 4011 9630
TIME...MOT...LOC 2105Z 242DEG 36KT 4032 9611 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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566 
WWUS53 KOAX 182128
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
428 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

NEC097-133-182138-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260518T2145Z/
Johnson NE-Pawnee NE-
428 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JOHNSON AND NORTHEASTERN
PAWNEE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for a separate 
storm in southern Pawnee County.

&&

LAT...LON 4037 9626 4044 9606 4026 9607 4026 9601
      4015 9601 4011 9630
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 242DEG 31KT 4041 9588 

$$

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