Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 17:22

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:22PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
TOROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Thurston County in northeastern Nebraska... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 722 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Winnebago, or 18 miles south of Sioux City, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Thurston County, including the following locations... Winnebago Reservation.
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: 
Thurston, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE