Nebraska Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 05-16-2026 18:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 8:12PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
TOROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles southeast of De Witt, or 8 miles northwest of Beatrice, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Beatrice around 820 PM CDT. Pickrell around 830 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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:45 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: 
Gage, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE