Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 15:18

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:18PM CDT until May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 518 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7 miles northeast of Falls City, moving northeast at 55 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a multi-vortex tornado north of Falls City at 515 PM CDT. 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 northeastern Richardson County, including the following locations... Indian Cave State Park and Barada.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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