Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:18PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Daykin, or 13 miles northwest of Fairbury, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size 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 dangerous storm will be near... Daykin around 725 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Western.
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: 
Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE