094 
WUUS53 KOAX 172354
SVROAX
NEC023-037-141-180045-
/O.NEW.KOAX.SV.W.0138.260517T2354Z-260518T0045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
654 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Southeastern Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Northern Butler County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 654 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from Lakeview to 3 miles south of Columbus to 5 miles
  northwest of Shelby, moving northeast at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
  Columbus, Bellwood, and Richland around 700 PM CDT.
  Schuyler around 705 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Nebraska.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 4148 9749 4169 9691 4134 9691 4124 9737
      4139 9737 4137 9745 4137 9750
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 237DEG 45KT 4151 9737 4138 9734 4127 9747 

HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

BLB

420 
WWUS53 KOAX 180033
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

NEC023-141-180042-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0138.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Platte NE-Butler NE-
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE AND
NORTHERN BUTLER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4153 9691 4145 9724 4157 9725 4169 9691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 228DEG 41KT 4157 9711 

$$

NEC037-180045-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0138.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Colfax NE-
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL COLFAX COUNTY...

At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Schuyler, or 15 miles northeast of Columbus, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Colfax County, including the following locations... Camp
Luther and Fishers Elementary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 4153 9691 4145 9724 4157 9725 4169 9691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 228DEG 41KT 4157 9711 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

BLB

420 
WWUS53 KOAX 180033
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

NEC023-141-180042-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0138.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Platte NE-Butler NE-
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE AND
NORTHERN BUTLER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4153 9691 4145 9724 4157 9725 4169 9691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 228DEG 41KT 4157 9711 

$$

NEC037-180045-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0138.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Colfax NE-
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL COLFAX COUNTY...

At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Schuyler, or 15 miles northeast of Columbus, moving northeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Colfax County, including the following locations... Camp
Luther and Fishers Elementary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 4153 9691 4145 9724 4157 9725 4169 9691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 228DEG 41KT 4157 9711 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

BLB

634 
WWUS53 KOAX 180041
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
741 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

NEC037-180051-
/O.EXP.KOAX.SV.W.0138.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Colfax NE-
741 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL COLFAX COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 745 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4153 9691 4145 9724 4157 9725 4169 9691
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 237DEG 45KT 4163 9699 

$$

McCoy