WWUS53 KOAX 182017
SVSOAX

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

NEC067-095-182045-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260518T2045Z/
Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
317 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN GAGE COUNTIES...

At 316 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Diller, or 15 miles southwest of Beatrice, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Diller at 315 PM CDT.
  Odell around 320 PM CDT.

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 4024 9672 4000 9671 4000 9696 4014 9696
TIME...MOT...LOC 2016Z 244DEG 36KT 4008 9690 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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