Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:14PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
North central Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over La Vista, or over Ralston, moving northeast at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of
producing a tornado along the Platte River northeast of
Ashland.
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...
Southeastern Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Carter Lake,
Midtown, Benson, Aksarben, and South Omaha around 820 PM CDT.
Eppley Airfield around 825 PM CDT.
Council Bluffs Airport around 830 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Underwood, Neola and Minden.
People attending the Omaha Cinco de Mayo celebration, and Tal
Anderson Field should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 29 between mile markers 47 and 61.
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 31.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 448 and 454.
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.
Area Description:
Pottawattamie, IA; Douglas, NE; Sarpy, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: