Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning
NEC067-095-109-151-180115-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0016.260518T0033Z-260518T0115Z/
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
733 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska...
North central Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Western, or 17 miles north of Fairbury, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Wilber around 740 PM CDT.
Clatonia around 750 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hallam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4031 9717 4043 9725 4071 9687 4047 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 239DEG 40KT 4040 9715
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Mead
Tornado Warning
MNC063-180045-
/O.NEW.KFSD.TO.W.0011.260518T0031Z-260518T0045Z/
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
731 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Jackson County in southwestern Minnesota...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 731 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bergen, or 9 miles northeast of Jackson In Jackson
County, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Jackson County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4365 9498 4380 9506 4385 9490 4384 9486
4384 9485 4367 9486
TIME...MOT...LOC 0031Z 246DEG 29KT 4375 9491
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Meyers
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
730 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSC105-180100-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260518T0100Z/
Lincoln KS-
730 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lincoln, moving east at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Rural portions of eastern Lincoln County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3897 9811 3907 9818 3919 9793 3903 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 249DEG 28KT 3905 9807
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
CHRISTO
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
728 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC095-151-180100-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260518T0100Z/
Jefferson NE-Saline NE-
728 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL SALINE COUNTIES...
At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Western, or 15 miles north of Fairbury, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Jefferson and south central Saline Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4048 9717 4030 9705 4028 9728 4038 9733
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 235DEG 28KT 4037 9721
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Mead
Tornado Warning
IAC193-NEC043-180115-
/O.NEW.KFSD.TO.W.0010.260518T0026Z-260518T0115Z/
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
726 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Woodbury County in west central Iowa...
Southeastern Dakota County in northeastern Nebraska...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 726 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Salix, or 15 miles south of Sioux City, moving
northeast at 60 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...
Salix around 730 PM CDT.
Moville around 740 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Anthon, Pierson and Correctionville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4222 9632 4227 9635 4227 9649 4256 9599
4256 9575 4247 9574 4247 9567 4245 9567
TIME...MOT...LOC 0026Z 235DEG 50KT 4228 9636
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
724 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
MNC013-091-165-180045-
/O.CON.KMPX.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Blue Earth MN-Martin MN-Watonwan MN-
724 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN BLUE EARTH, NORTHEASTERN MARTIN AND SOUTHEASTERN
WATONWAN COUNTIES...
At 724 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Truman, or 12 miles north of Fairmont, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Truman and Lewisville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
&&
LAT...LON 4385 9454 4401 9444 4386 9419 4385 9421
4385 9425 4383 9425 4373 9446 4379 9458
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 219DEG 27KT 4378 9449
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Dye
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
724 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
MNC033-063-180045-
/O.CON.KFSD.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260518T0045Z/
Jackson MN-Cottonwood MN-
724 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHERN COTTONWOOD COUNTIES...
At 723 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kilen Woods State Park, or near Jackson In Jackson
County, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Jackson and southern Cottonwood Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4362 9523 4380 9530 4388 9493 4369 9488
TIME...MOT...LOC 0023Z 258DEG 27KT 4372 9499
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Weisser
