WFUS53 KOAX 182038
TOROAX
NEC097-133-182145-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0027.260518T2038Z-260518T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
338 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska...
  Northern Pawnee County in southeastern Nebraska...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 337 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Virginia, or 13 miles east of Beatrice, moving 
  northeast at 35 mph. A second area of rotation capable of 
  producing a tornado was located 5 miles east of Wymore, also 
  moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
           producing tornadoes.

  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...
  Lewiston around 345 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tecumseh, Steinauer, and Burchard.

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 4034 9646 4049 9607 4047 9606 4026 9607
      4026 9601 4015 9601 4008 9646
TIME...MOT...LOC 2037Z 242DEG 31KT 4021 9650 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

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