Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 6:23PM CDT until May 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northeastern Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southern Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles south of Humphrey, or 15 miles north of
Columbus, moving northeast at 45 mph.
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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Creston around 630 PM CDT.
Leigh around 635 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Clarkson.
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 7:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:15 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:
Colfax, NE; Platte, NE; Stanton, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: