Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 7:47PM CDT until May 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska...
Northwestern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Ashland, or 13 miles southwest of
Gretna, 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...
Ashland around 750 PM CDT.
Gretna around 755 PM CDT.
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, Chalco, Wehrspann Lake, and Zorinsky
Lake around 805 PM CDT.
Boys Town, La Vista, and Prairie Queen Recreation Area around 810
PM CDT.
Standing Bear Lake around 815 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Memphis and Camp Carol Joy Holling.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 430 and
448.
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:
Cass, NE; Douglas, NE; Sarpy, NE; Saunders, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: