Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 6:48PM CDT until May 18 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Richardson County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northeast of Bern, or 7 miles northwest of
Sabetha, moving northeast at 30 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...
Salem around 655 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Falls City.
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:
Richardson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: