Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/18/2026 16:14

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 6:14PM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
TOROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 614 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Johnson, or 9 miles southwest of Auburn, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 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 620 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Peru and Brownville.
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: 
Nemaha, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE