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Home Tornado Warning 0012 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:23:33
159
WFUS53 KOAX 172323
TOROAX
NEC037-141-167-180015-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0012.260517T2323Z-260518T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
623 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northeastern Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southern Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles south of Humphrey, or 15 miles north of
Columbus, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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...
Creston around 630 PM CDT.
Leigh around 635 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Clarkson.
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 4175 9740 4174 9737 4177 9737 4180 9734
4201 9702 4174 9702 4173 9701 4158 9749
4165 9754
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 242DEG 40KT 4164 9746
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:42:03
647
WWUS53 KOAX 172341
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
641 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC141-172351-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Platte NE-
641 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PLATTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A
severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4183 9725 4197 9703 4174 9702 4173 9701
4168 9718 4174 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 240DEG 45KT 4179 9712
$$
NEC037-167-180015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Colfax NE-Stanton NE-
641 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL COLFAX AND SOUTHEASTERN STANTON COUNTIES...
At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles north of Clarkson, or 21 miles west of West
Point, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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
north central Colfax and southeastern Stanton Counties, including the
following locations... The Highway 15 And 32 Junction and The Highway
57 and 32 Junction.
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 4183 9725 4197 9703 4174 9702 4173 9701
4168 9718 4174 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 240DEG 45KT 4179 9712
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:42:03
647
WWUS53 KOAX 172341
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
641 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC141-172351-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Platte NE-
641 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PLATTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A
severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4183 9725 4197 9703 4174 9702 4173 9701
4168 9718 4174 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 240DEG 45KT 4179 9712
$$
NEC037-167-180015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Colfax NE-Stanton NE-
641 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL COLFAX AND SOUTHEASTERN STANTON COUNTIES...
At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles north of Clarkson, or 21 miles west of West
Point, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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
north central Colfax and southeastern Stanton Counties, including the
following locations... The Highway 15 And 32 Junction and The Highway
57 and 32 Junction.
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 4183 9725 4197 9703 4174 9702 4173 9701
4168 9718 4174 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 240DEG 45KT 4179 9712
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:48:34
969
WWUS53 KOAX 172348
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
648 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC037-167-172358-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Colfax NE-Stanton NE-
648 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL COLFAX AND SOUTHEASTERN
STANTON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4183 9725 4197 9703 4174 9702 4173 9701
4168 9718 4174 9725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 242DEG 40KT 4183 9703
$$
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