Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 3:00PM CDT until May 18 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 400 PM CDT.
* At 259 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles north of
Odell, or 12 miles south of Beatrice, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado near Odell at 258 PM.
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.
* The tornado will be near...
Odell at 300 PM CDT.
Wymore around 305 PM CDT.
Blue Springs around 310 PM CDT.
Holmesville around 315 PM CDT.
Virginia around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rockford State Recreation Area and Rockford.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:00 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:
Gage, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: