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Home Tornado Warning 0005 Issued by the Hastings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:08:01
863
WFUS53 KGID 172207
TORGID
NEC093-121-125-143-172315-
/O.NEW.KGID.TO.W.0005.260517T2207Z-260517T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
507 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Nance County in central Nebraska...
Northern Merrick County in central Nebraska...
West central Polk County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Howard County in central Nebraska...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 507 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near St. Libory, or 15 miles north of Grand Island,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Palmer around 515 PM CDT.
Archer around 525 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4105 9841 4105 9843 4117 9851 4147 9784
4121 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 244DEG 37KT 4115 9836
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:17:01
243
WWUS53 KGID 172216
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
516 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC093-121-125-143-172315-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Nance NE-Merrick NE-Polk NE-Howard NE-
516 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN NANCE...NORTHERN MERRICK...WEST CENTRAL POLK AND
SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Palmer, or 17 miles north of Grand Island, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Palmer around 520 PM CDT.
Archer around 525 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9831 4112 9839 4121 9842 4147 9784
4121 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 245DEG 37KT 4117 9829
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:25:01
327
WWUS53 KGID 172224
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
524 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC093-172234-
/O.CAN.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Howard NE-
524 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4111 9822 4115 9829 4127 9828 4147 9784
4121 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 244DEG 37KT 4121 9819
$$
NEC121-125-143-172315-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Nance NE-Merrick NE-Polk NE-
524 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN NANCE...NORTHERN MERRICK AND WEST CENTRAL POLK
COUNTIES...
At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Palmer, or 21 miles northeast of Grand Island,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Nance, northern Merrick and west central Polk Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4111 9822 4115 9829 4127 9828 4147 9784
4121 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 244DEG 37KT 4121 9819
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:25:01
327
WWUS53 KGID 172224
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
524 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC093-172234-
/O.CAN.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Howard NE-
524 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4111 9822 4115 9829 4127 9828 4147 9784
4121 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 244DEG 37KT 4121 9819
$$
NEC121-125-143-172315-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Nance NE-Merrick NE-Polk NE-
524 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN NANCE...NORTHERN MERRICK AND WEST CENTRAL POLK
COUNTIES...
At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Palmer, or 21 miles northeast of Grand Island,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Nance, northern Merrick and west central Polk Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4111 9822 4115 9829 4127 9828 4147 9784
4121 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 244DEG 37KT 4121 9819
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:36:32
652
WWUS53 KGID 172236
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
536 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC121-125-143-172315-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Nance NE-Merrick NE-Polk NE-
536 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
NANCE...NORTHERN MERRICK AND WEST CENTRAL POLK COUNTIES...
At 535 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Archer, or 28 miles northeast of
Grand Island, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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.
Locations impacted include...
Fullerton and Clarks.
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 4117 9809 4122 9819 4131 9816 4147 9784
4123 9768
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 244DEG 37KT 4126 9805
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:47:02
072
WWUS53 KGID 172246
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
546 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC121-125-143-172315-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Nance NE-Merrick NE-Polk NE-
546 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN NANCE...NORTHEASTERN MERRICK AND NORTHWESTERN POLK
COUNTIES...
At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fullerton, or 27 miles south of Albion, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Fullerton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by
severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and
neck.
&&
LAT...LON 4120 9802 4125 9810 4133 9812 4146 9783
4124 9769
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 246DEG 36KT 4129 9797
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:00:33
417
WWUS53 KGID 172300
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
600 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC121-125-143-172309-
/O.CAN.KGID.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260517T2315Z/
Nance NE-Merrick NE-Polk NE-
600 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN NANCE...NORTHEASTERN MERRICK
AND NORTHWESTERN POLK COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However,
small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4120 9802 4125 9810 4133 9812 4146 9783
4124 9769
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 244DEG 37KT 4135 9780
$$
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