Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 5:55PM CDT until May 16 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
TORGID The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Buffalo County in south central Nebraska... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Amherst, or 15 miles northwest of Kearney, moving east at 10 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... Amherst around 600 PM CDT.
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: 
Buffalo, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE