Nebraska Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-21-2026 15:44

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 21 at 4:44PM MDT until May 21 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
TORCYS The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 530 PM MDT. * At 444 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Oliver Reservoir, or 8 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Kimball around 455 PM MDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kimball County Fairgrounds. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 20 and 27.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:30 PM MDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:30 PM MDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Kimball, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY