Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:53PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ashland, or 9 miles southwest of Gretna, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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...
Gretna around 800 PM CDT.
Wehrspann Lake around 805 PM CDT.
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, La Vista, Chalco, Prairie Queen
Recreation Area, and Zorinsky Lake around 810 PM CDT.
Papillion, Ralston, and Walnut Creek Recreation Area around 815 PM
CDT.
Boys Town around 820 PM CDT.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 430 and
446.
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:
Douglas, NE; Sarpy, NE; Saunders, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: