Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 3:49PM CDT until May 18 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 347 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Lewiston, or 11 miles southwest of
Tecumseh, moving east at 50 mph. A second area of rotation capable
of producing a tornado, with a spotter reported funnel cloud, was
located 5 miles west of Burchard, also moving toward the east.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.
Locations impacted include...
Tecumseh, Table Rock, Elk Creek, Burchard, Lewiston, Crab Orchard,
Steinauer, and Vesta.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Johnson, NE; Pawnee, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: