Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 5:12PM CDT until May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
TOROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Richardson County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 511 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located 3 miles southeast of Verdon, or 4 miles northwest of
Falls City, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a tornado 2 miles northeast of
Salem.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Falls City around 515 PM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 6:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:00 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:
Richardson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: