Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 6:52PM CDT until May 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL THAYER COUNTY...
At 652 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Hebron, or 20 miles west of Fairbury, moving east at 25 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for HEBRON. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Radar 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...
Gilead around 705 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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, 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:
Thayer, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: