WFUS53 KOAX 182348
TOROAX
NEC147-190030-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0037.260518T2348Z-260519T0030Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Richardson County in southeastern Nebraska...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 6 miles northeast of Bern, or 7 miles northwest of
  Sabetha, moving northeast 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Salem around 655 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Falls City.

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.

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LAT...LON 4004 9591 4020 9553 4000 9547 4000 9593
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 242DEG 26KT 4000 9586 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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