Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:17PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bennet, or 13 miles southeast of Lincoln, moving
northeast at 50 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Palmyra around 820 PM CDT.
Avoca around 835 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Weeping Water and Nehawka.
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:
Cass, NE; Lancaster, NE; Otoe, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: