Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 3:38PM CDT until May 18 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
TOROAX
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Johnson, NE; Pawnee, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: