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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0004 Issued by the Hastings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 16:37:00
909
WFUS53 KGID 172136
TORGID
NEC079-093-121-172215-
/O.NEW.KGID.TO.W.0004.260517T2136Z-260517T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
436 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Merrick County in central Nebraska...
Southeastern Howard County in central Nebraska...
Northern Hall County in south central Nebraska...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cairo, or 16 miles west of Grand Island, moving
northeast at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Cairo around 440 PM CDT.
Dannebrog around 445 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include St.
Libory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4091 9872 4105 9872 4125 9830 4101 9814
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 240DEG 32KT 4101 9866
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 16:50:15
356
WWUS53 KGID 172149
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
449 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC079-093-121-172215-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Merrick NE-Howard NE-Hall NE-
449 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MERRICK...SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD AND NORTHEASTERN HALL
COUNTIES...
At 448 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near the Hall and Howard County line between Cairo and
Dannebrog, or 14 miles northwest of Grand Island, moving northeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Dannebrog around 455 PM CDT.
St. Libory around 505 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 4097 9862 4105 9869 4125 9830 4103 9815
TIME...MOT...LOC 2148Z 242DEG 30KT 4106 9857
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 16:54:00
427
WWUS53 KGID 172153
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
453 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC079-093-121-172215-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Merrick NE-Howard NE-Hall NE-
453 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MERRICK...SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD AND NORTH CENTRAL HALL
COUNTIES...
At 453 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near the Hall and
Howard County line just south of Dannebrog, or 14 miles northwest of
Grand Island, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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
west central Merrick, southeastern Howard and north central Hall
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4101 9859 4108 9864 4125 9830 4106 9817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 240DEG 32KT 4107 9854
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:00:30
658
WWUS53 KGID 172159
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
459 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC079-172209-
/O.CAN.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Hall NE-
459 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HALL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4105 9858 4111 9858 4125 9830 4106 9817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 240DEG 32KT 4110 9847
$$
NEC093-121-172215-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Merrick NE-Howard NE-
459 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MERRICK AND SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dannebrog, or 13 miles northwest of Grand Island,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.
Locations impacted include...
Dannebrog and St. Libory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4105 9858 4111 9858 4125 9830 4106 9817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 240DEG 32KT 4110 9847
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:00:30
658
WWUS53 KGID 172159
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
459 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC079-172209-
/O.CAN.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Hall NE-
459 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HALL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4105 9858 4111 9858 4125 9830 4106 9817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 240DEG 32KT 4110 9847
$$
NEC093-121-172215-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Merrick NE-Howard NE-
459 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MERRICK AND SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dannebrog, or 13 miles northwest of Grand Island,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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.
Locations impacted include...
Dannebrog and St. Libory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4105 9858 4111 9858 4125 9830 4106 9817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 240DEG 32KT 4110 9847
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:06:00
833
WWUS53 KGID 172205
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
505 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC093-121-172215-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260517T2215Z/
Merrick NE-Howard NE-
505 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MERRICK AND SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 505 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near St. Libory, or 14
miles north of Grand Island, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
St. Libory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4107 9849 4113 9854 4125 9830 4108 9818
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 240DEG 32KT 4113 9840
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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