Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 5:16PM CDT until May 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Palmer, or 17 miles north of Grand Island, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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.
The tornado will be near...
Palmer around 520 PM CDT.
Archer around 525 PM CDT.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Howard, NE; Merrick, NE; Nance, NE; Polk, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: