Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 8:04PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:04pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
Southwestern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa...
Southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 804 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles south of Kennard, or 4 miles northwest of
Bennington, moving northeast at 45 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...
Blair and Kennard around 810 PM CDT.
Modale around 820 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Missouri Valley.
This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 74 and 84.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Harrison, IA; Pottawattamie, IA; Washington, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: