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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0030 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-18 16:52:57
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WFUS53 KOAX 182152
TOROAX
NEC147-182245-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0030.260518T2152Z-260518T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
452 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Western Richardson County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 451 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles east of
Pawnee City, moving east at 40 mph. A second possible tornado was
located 4 miles east southeast of Du Bois, also moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Humboldt around 455 PM CDT.
Dawson around 505 PM CDT.
Verdon and Stella around 515 PM CDT.
Shubert around 520 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Camp
Cornhusker, The Highway 75 And 8 Junction, and Kirkmans Cove
Recreation Area.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4002 9601 4018 9601 4027 9568 4026 9560
4004 9559 4000 9582 4000 9590
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 253DEG 34KT 4011 9607
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:03:57
763
WWUS53 KOAX 182203
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
503 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC147-182245-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260518T2245Z/
Richardson NE-
503 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
RICHARDSON COUNTY...
At 502 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Salem, or 8 miles west of Falls City, moving northeast
at 40 mph. A second area of rotation capable of producing a tornado
was located 2 miles west of Humboldt, moving east at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a tornado 2 miles southeast of
Salem.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Falls City, Humboldt, Verdon, Stella, Shubert, Dawson, Salem, The
Highway 75 And 8 Junction, and Kirkmans Cove Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4003 9600 4018 9600 4027 9568 4026 9560
4005 9559 4001 9581 4001 9589
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 235DEG 36KT 4009 9576
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:09:57
885
WWUS53 KOAX 182209
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
509 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC147-182245-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260518T2245Z/
Richardson NE-
509 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
RICHARDSON COUNTY...
At 509 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles southeast of Verdon, or 5 miles northwest of Falls
City, moving northeast at 35 mph. A second area of rotation capable
of producing a tornado was located 3 miles southeast of Humboldt,
moving east at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado two miles northeast of
Salem.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Falls City, Humboldt, Verdon, Stella, Shubert, Dawson, Salem, and The
Highway 75 And 8 Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4003 9598 4019 9598 4027 9568 4026 9560
4006 9559 4002 9579 4002 9587
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 244DEG 32KT 4011 9568
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:20:58
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WWUS53 KOAX 182220
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
520 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC147-182245-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260518T2245Z/
Richardson NE-
520 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RICHARDSON COUNTY...
At 520 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Stella, or 12 miles southeast of Auburn, moving east
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Verdon, Stella, and Shubert.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4013 9580 4023 9582 4027 9568 4026 9560
4015 9559 4014 9572
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 249DEG 34KT 4023 9573
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:31:58
665
WWUS53 KOAX 182231
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
531 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC147-182245-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260518T2245Z/
Richardson NE-
531 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RICHARDSON COUNTY...
At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southeast of Shubert, or 10 miles north of Falls
City, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Verdon and Shubert.
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 4014 9571 4024 9573 4027 9564 4026 9560
4015 9559 4015 9563 4014 9569
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 256DEG 33KT 4021 9561
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-05-18 17:38:59
771
WWUS53 KOAX 182238
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
538 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC147-182248-
/O.EXP.KOAX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260518T2245Z/
Richardson NE-
538 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL RICHARDSON COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 545 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4014 9571 4024 9573 4027 9564 4026 9560
4015 9559 4015 9563 4014 9569
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 253DEG 34KT 4022 9555
$$
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