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

NEC133-182300-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260518T2300Z/
Pawnee NE-
544 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
PAWNEE COUNTY...

At 544 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Pawnee City, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Steinauer.

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 4013 9636 4017 9632 4026 9612 4026 9608
      4013 9606 4013 9607 4003 9629 4003 9633
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 243DEG 40KT 4010 9624 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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