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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0162 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 14:55:23
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WUUS53 KOAX 181954
SVROAX
NEC067-095-097-109-133-182100-
/O.NEW.KOAX.SV.W.0162.260518T1954Z-260518T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
254 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southwestern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Pawnee County in southeastern Nebraska...
Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of
Harbine, or 9 miles southwest of Beatrice, moving northeast at 35
mph. Another severe thunderstorm was located on the Nebraska-
Kansas state line, south of Endicott, also moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Beatrice around 300 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Pickrell and Adams.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9725 4035 9696 4035 9692 4040 9692
4063 9672 4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 222DEG 32KT 4018 9687
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:07:23
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
307 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC067-095-097-109-133-182100-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Lancaster NE-Johnson NE-Jefferson NE-Pawnee NE-Gage NE-
307 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LANCASTER...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...EASTERN
JEFFERSON...NORTHWESTERN PAWNEE AND GAGE COUNTIES...
At 305 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest
of Beatrice, moving northeast at 30 mph. Another severe thunderstorm
was located near Endicott, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Beatrice around 310 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Adams
and Sterling.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9725 4035 9696 4035 9692 4040 9692
4063 9672 4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 224DEG 28KT 4021 9681
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:23:39
450
WWUS53 KOAX 182023 RRA
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
323 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC109-182032-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Lancaster NE-
323 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LANCASTER COUNTY
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 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9725 4035 9696 4035 9692 4040 9692
4052 9674 4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 225DEG 28KT 4027 9670
$$
NEC067-095-097-133-182100-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Johnson NE-Jefferson NE-Pawnee NE-Gage NE-
323 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...EASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHWESTERN PAWNEE
AND GAGE COUNTIES...
At 322 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Beatrice,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Adams.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9725 4035 9696 4035 9692 4040 9692
4052 9674 4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 225DEG 28KT 4027 9670
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mead
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:23:39
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WWUS53 KOAX 182023 RRA
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
323 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC109-182032-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Lancaster NE-
323 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LANCASTER COUNTY
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 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9725 4035 9696 4035 9692 4040 9692
4052 9674 4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 225DEG 28KT 4027 9670
$$
NEC067-095-097-133-182100-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Johnson NE-Jefferson NE-Pawnee NE-Gage NE-
323 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...EASTERN JEFFERSON...NORTHWESTERN PAWNEE
AND GAGE COUNTIES...
At 322 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Beatrice,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Adams.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9725 4035 9696 4035 9692 4040 9692
4052 9674 4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 225DEG 28KT 4027 9670
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mead
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:48:54
259
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
348 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC095-182058-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Jefferson NE-
348 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY 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 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9691 4021 9691 4033 9685 4047 9655
4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 236DEG 20KT 4037 9650
$$
NEC067-097-133-182100-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Johnson NE-Pawnee NE-Gage NE-
348 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN PAWNEE AND GAGE COUNTIES...
At 348 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of
Crab Orchard, or 14 miles northeast of Beatrice, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Beatrice, Wymore, Adams, Blue Springs, Odell, Pickrell, Filley,
Barneston, Lewiston, Virginia, Crab Orchard, Holmesville, Homestead
National Historical Park, Ellis, Rockford State Recreation Area,
Rockford, and Vesta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9691 4021 9691 4033 9685 4047 9655
4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 236DEG 20KT 4037 9650
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mead
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 15:48:54
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WWUS53 KOAX 182048
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
348 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC095-182058-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Jefferson NE-
348 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY 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 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9691 4021 9691 4033 9685 4047 9655
4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 236DEG 20KT 4037 9650
$$
NEC067-097-133-182100-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Johnson NE-Pawnee NE-Gage NE-
348 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...NORTHWESTERN PAWNEE AND GAGE COUNTIES...
At 348 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of
Crab Orchard, or 14 miles northeast of Beatrice, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Beatrice, Wymore, Adams, Blue Springs, Odell, Pickrell, Filley,
Barneston, Lewiston, Virginia, Crab Orchard, Holmesville, Homestead
National Historical Park, Ellis, Rockford State Recreation Area,
Rockford, and Vesta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 9691 4021 9691 4033 9685 4047 9655
4040 9626 4000 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 236DEG 20KT 4037 9650
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mead
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