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Home Tornado Warning 0013 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:31:18
455
WFUS53 KOAX 172330
TOROAX
NEC037-141-180015-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0013.260517T2330Z-260518T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
630 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
East central Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 630 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Lakeview, or 11 miles north of
Columbus, moving east at 50 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...
Howells around 650 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 4162 9738 4175 9701 4174 9690 4173 9691
4159 9691 4151 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 248DEG 42KT 4160 9730
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:43:34
841
WWUS53 KOAX 172343
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
643 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC141-172352-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Platte NE-
643 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PLATTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A
severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern and east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4168 9719 4175 9701 4174 9690 4173 9691
4165 9691 4160 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 248DEG 42KT 4166 9712
$$
NEC037-180015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Colfax NE-
643 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
COLFAX COUNTY...
At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles south of Clarkson, or 19 miles northeast of
Columbus, moving east at 50 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...
Howells around 650 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 4168 9719 4175 9701 4174 9690 4173 9691
4165 9691 4160 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 248DEG 42KT 4166 9712
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:43:34
841
WWUS53 KOAX 172343
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
643 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC141-172352-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Platte NE-
643 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PLATTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A
severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern and east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4168 9719 4175 9701 4174 9690 4173 9691
4165 9691 4160 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 248DEG 42KT 4166 9712
$$
NEC037-180015-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Colfax NE-
643 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
COLFAX COUNTY...
At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles south of Clarkson, or 19 miles northeast of
Columbus, moving east at 50 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...
Howells around 650 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 4168 9719 4175 9701 4174 9690 4173 9691
4165 9691 4160 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 248DEG 42KT 4166 9712
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:49:04
972
WWUS53 KOAX 172348 RRA
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
648 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC037-172358-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260518T0015Z/
Colfax NE-
648 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN COLFAX COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern and east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4168 9719 4175 9701 4174 9690 4173 9691
4165 9691 4160 9717
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 248DEG 42KT 4169 9703
$$
BLB
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