Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:08PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
South central Saline County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 708 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Alexandria, or 14 miles northwest of Fairbury,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Daykin around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Western.
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 8:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:00 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:
Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
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