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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
302 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

NEC067-095-182015-
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Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
302 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTIES...

At 301 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southwest of Steele City, or 10 miles southeast 
of Fairbury, moving northeast at 25 mph. 

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
  Endicott and Steele City around 305 PM CDT.
  Diller around 315 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rock
Creek Station State Historical Park.

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 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
      4000 9718 4016 9706
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 226DEG 21KT 4002 9708 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

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