Nebraska Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:43PM CDT until May 17 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 742 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles west of Wilber, or 22 miles northwest of Beatrice, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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... Wilber around 745 PM CDT. Crete around 750 PM CDT.
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: 
Gage, NE; Lancaster, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE