Active Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
National Significant Warnings
Recent Local NWS Text Products
Resources
|
Home Tornado Warning 0017 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:48:06
965
WFUS53 KOAX 180047
TOROAX
NEC025-055-153-155-180130-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0017.260518T0047Z-260518T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
747 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska...
Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska...
Northwestern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Ashland, or 13 miles southwest of
Gretna, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Ashland around 750 PM CDT.
Gretna around 755 PM CDT.
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, Chalco, Wehrspann Lake, and Zorinsky
Lake around 805 PM CDT.
Boys Town, La Vista, and Prairie Queen Recreation Area around 810
PM CDT.
Standing Bear Lake around 815 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Memphis and Camp Carol Joy Holling.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 430 and
448.
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 9601 4098 9646 4104 9646 4105 9649
4135 9612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 229DEG 41KT 4103 9645
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:54:06
039
WWUS53 KOAX 180053
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
753 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC025-180103-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Cass NE-
753 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CASS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4117 9601 4104 9632 4105 9634 4103 9635
4101 9639 4102 9645 4104 9646 4108 9644
4135 9612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 235DEG 36KT 4105 9638
$$
NEC055-153-155-180130-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-Saunders NE-
753 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SARPY...CENTRAL DOUGLAS AND SOUTHEASTERN SAUNDERS
COUNTIES...
At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ashland, or 9 miles southwest of Gretna, moving
northeast at 40 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Gretna around 800 PM CDT.
Wehrspann Lake around 805 PM CDT.
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, La Vista, Chalco, Prairie Queen
Recreation Area, and Zorinsky Lake around 810 PM CDT.
Papillion, Ralston, and Walnut Creek Recreation Area around 815 PM
CDT.
Boys Town around 820 PM CDT.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 430 and
446.
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 9601 4104 9632 4105 9634 4103 9635
4101 9639 4102 9645 4104 9646 4108 9644
4135 9612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 235DEG 36KT 4105 9638
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:54:06
039
WWUS53 KOAX 180053
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
753 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC025-180103-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Cass NE-
753 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CASS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4117 9601 4104 9632 4105 9634 4103 9635
4101 9639 4102 9645 4104 9646 4108 9644
4135 9612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 235DEG 36KT 4105 9638
$$
NEC055-153-155-180130-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-Saunders NE-
753 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SARPY...CENTRAL DOUGLAS AND SOUTHEASTERN SAUNDERS
COUNTIES...
At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ashland, or 9 miles southwest of Gretna, moving
northeast at 40 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Gretna around 800 PM CDT.
Wehrspann Lake around 805 PM CDT.
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, La Vista, Chalco, Prairie Queen
Recreation Area, and Zorinsky Lake around 810 PM CDT.
Papillion, Ralston, and Walnut Creek Recreation Area around 815 PM
CDT.
Boys Town around 820 PM CDT.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 430 and
446.
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 9601 4104 9632 4105 9634 4103 9635
4101 9639 4102 9645 4104 9646 4108 9644
4135 9612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 235DEG 36KT 4105 9638
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:07:52
512
WWUS53 KOAX 180107
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
807 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC155-180116-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Saunders NE-
807 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAUNDERS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9624 4113 9629 4132 9610 4117 9601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 241DEG 27KT 4113 9620
$$
NEC055-153-180130-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-
807 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SARPY AND SOUTH CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTIES...
At 806 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Gretna, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado occurred near the Platte River
northeast of Ashland.
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 tornado will be near...
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, La Vista, Chalco, Wehrspann Lake, and
Prairie Queen Recreation Area around 810 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Papillion, Ralston and Walnut Creek Recreation Area.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 432 and
448.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 9624 4113 9629 4132 9610 4117 9601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 241DEG 27KT 4113 9620
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:07:52
512
WWUS53 KOAX 180107
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
807 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC155-180116-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Saunders NE-
807 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAUNDERS COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9624 4113 9629 4132 9610 4117 9601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 241DEG 27KT 4113 9620
$$
NEC055-153-180130-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-
807 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SARPY AND SOUTH CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTIES...
At 806 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Gretna, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado occurred near the Platte River
northeast of Ashland.
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 tornado will be near...
Southwestern Omaha, Millard, La Vista, Chalco, Wehrspann Lake, and
Prairie Queen Recreation Area around 810 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Papillion, Ralston and Walnut Creek Recreation Area.
People attending Werner Park, and Papillion LaVista South High School
should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 432 and
448.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 9624 4113 9629 4132 9610 4117 9601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 241DEG 27KT 4113 9620
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:17:37
935
WWUS53 KOAX 180117 RRA
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
817 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC055-153-180130-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260518T0130Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-
817 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SARPY AND SOUTH CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTIES...
At 817 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over southern Omaha, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of
producing a tornado along the Platte River northeast of
Ashland.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Sarpy and south central Douglas Counties.
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 446 and
448.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4115 9607 4125 9613 4128 9607 4117 9601
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 237DEG 42KT 4121 9602
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BLB
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
