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

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

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

At 254 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Diller, or 13 miles southwest of 
Beatrice, moving northeast at 25 mph. A new area of rotation capable 
of developing into a tornado was developing 2 miles west of Odell, 
also moving northeast at 25 mph. A third area of rotation capable of 
developing into a tornado was located 5 miles south of Endicott, 
also moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
         producing a tornado 2 miles south of Diller.

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...
  Odell around 300 PM.
  Wymore and Blue Springs around 310 PM CDT.

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

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 1954Z 236DEG 23KT 4010 9686 

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

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