Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 4:45PM CDT until May 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAWNEE COUNTY...
At 444 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Pawnee City, moving northeast at 40 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Pawnee City. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Pawnee County.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Pawnee, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: