Nebraska Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/30/2026 17:38

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 30 at 7:38PM CDT until May 30 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
TORLBF The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska... * Until 815 PM CDT. * At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Wellfleet, or 17 miles northwest of Curtis, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Lincoln County. This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 57 and 71.
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: 
Lincoln, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE