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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0031 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:06:57
825
WFUS53 KOAX 182206
TOROAX
IAC071-145-182300-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0031.260518T2206Z-260518T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
506 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
Southern Page County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 506 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Tarkio, moving northeast at 30 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...
Blanchard around 515 PM CDT.
College Springs and Coin around 525 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shambaugh and Clarinda.
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 4057 9494 4058 9549 4086 9494 4084 9492
4073 9493 4073 9491 4058 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 240DEG 27KT 4052 9539
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:16:58
278
WWUS53 KOAX 182216
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC071-182226-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Fremont IA-
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southwestern
Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9494 4058 9538 4077 9501 4081 9492
4073 9493 4073 9491 4058 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 243DEG 29KT 4055 9526
$$
IAC145-182300-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Page IA-
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAGE COUNTY...
At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southwest of Blanchard, or 9 miles northeast of
Tarkio, moving northeast at 35 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...
Blanchard around 520 PM CDT.
College Springs around 525 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Braddyville and Shambaugh.
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 4057 9494 4058 9538 4077 9501 4081 9492
4073 9493 4073 9491 4058 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 243DEG 29KT 4055 9526
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Mead
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:16:58
278
WWUS53 KOAX 182216
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC071-182226-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Fremont IA-
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southwestern
Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9494 4058 9538 4077 9501 4081 9492
4073 9493 4073 9491 4058 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 243DEG 29KT 4055 9526
$$
IAC145-182300-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Page IA-
516 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAGE COUNTY...
At 516 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southwest of Blanchard, or 9 miles northeast of
Tarkio, moving northeast at 35 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...
Blanchard around 520 PM CDT.
College Springs around 525 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Braddyville and Shambaugh.
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 4057 9494 4058 9538 4077 9501 4081 9492
4073 9493 4073 9491 4058 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 243DEG 29KT 4055 9526
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:30:28
624
WWUS53 KOAX 182229
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
529 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC145-182300-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Page IA-
529 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAGE COUNTY...
At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near College Springs, or 12 miles southwest of Clarinda,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
College Springs, Shambaugh, and Braddyville around 535 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9494 4058 9538 4077 9501 4081 9492
4073 9493 4073 9491 4058 9492
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 239DEG 26KT 4059 9516
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:33:58
694
WWUS53 KOAX 182233 RRA
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
533 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC145-182300-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Page IA-
533 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAGE COUNTY...
At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near College Springs, or 10 miles south of Clarinda,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Shambaugh and Braddyville around 540 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 4058 9518 4072 9501 4073 9493 4073 9491
4058 9492 4057 9494
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 243DEG 28KT 4059 9509
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:54:45
260
WWUS53 KOAX 182254 RRA
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
554 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
IAC145-182300-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Page IA-
554 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAGE COUNTY...
At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Shambaugh, or 8 miles southeast of
Clarinda, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Page County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4057 9504 4068 9502 4070 9496 4072 9491
4058 9492 4057 9494
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 246DEG 22KT 4063 9495
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
Mead
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