Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 4:00PM CDT until May 18 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 500 PM CDT.
* At 359 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Elk Creek, or 5 miles south of
Tecumseh, moving east at 45 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Auburn around 420 PM CDT.
Brownville around 435 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brownville State Recreation Area, Duck Creek Recreation Area, The
Highway 62 and 105 Junction, and Howe.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Nemaha, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: