Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 19:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 9:17PM CDT until May 16 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 916 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles east of Beatrice, moving east at 15 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Gage County, including the following locations... Rockford.
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: 
Gage, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE