Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 4:52PM CDT until May 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Richardson County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 451 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles east of
Pawnee City, moving east at 40 mph. A second possible tornado was
located 4 miles east southeast of Du Bois, also moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Humboldt around 455 PM CDT.
Dawson around 505 PM CDT.
Verdon and Stella around 515 PM CDT.
Shubert around 520 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Camp
Cornhusker, The Highway 75 And 8 Junction, and Kirkmans Cove
Recreation Area.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Richardson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: