Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 4:53PM CDT until May 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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!
Area Description:
Hall, NE; Howard, NE; Merrick, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: