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Tornado Warning 0019
Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-05-17 20:15:07 2026-05-17 20:14:00 2026-05-17 21:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 20:33:08 2026-05-17 21:00:00
Cancelled 2026-05-17 20:33:08 2026-05-17 21:00:00
Cancelled 2026-05-17 20:44:08 2026-05-17 21:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:15:07

883 
WFUS53 KOAX 180114
TOROAX
IAC155-NEC055-153-180200-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0019.260518T0114Z-260518T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
814 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa...
  North central Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
  Southeastern Douglas County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over La Vista, or over Ralston, moving northeast at 55
  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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Southeastern Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Carter Lake, 
  Midtown, Benson, Aksarben, and South Omaha around 820 PM CDT.
  Eppley Airfield around 825 PM CDT.
  Council Bluffs Airport around 830 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Underwood, Neola and Minden.

People attending the Omaha Cinco de Mayo celebration, and Tal
Anderson Field should seek safe shelter immediately!

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 29 between mile markers 47 and 61.
 Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 31.
 Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 448 and 454.

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 4116 9601 4128 9608 4151 9564 4150 9549
      4136 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 238DEG 48KT 4119 9607 

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

$$

BLB


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:33:08

307 
WWUS53 KOAX 180132
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
832 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

NEC055-153-180141-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-
832 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SARPY AND SOUTHEASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTIES 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 southwestern
Iowa...and east central Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4119 9592 4120 9593 4123 9591 4130 9592
      4130 9590 4128 9590 4129 9587 4132 9589
      4132 9592 4135 9595 4151 9564 4150 9549
      4136 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 239DEG 37KT 4123 9585 

$$

IAC155-180200-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Pottawattamie IA-
832 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY...

At 831 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over southwestern Council Bluffs, moving northeast at 45 
mph. A second area of the storm capable of producing a tornado was 
located 4 miles south of Crescent, also 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.

Locations impacted include...
  Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs Airport.
  Underwood and McCleland.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 29 between mile markers 47 and 61.
 Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 3 and 31.

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 4119 9592 4120 9593 4123 9591 4130 9592
      4130 9590 4128 9590 4129 9587 4132 9589
      4132 9592 4135 9595 4151 9564 4150 9549
      4136 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 239DEG 37KT 4123 9585 

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

$$

BLB


Action: Cancelled
Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:33:08

307 
WWUS53 KOAX 180132
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
832 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

NEC055-153-180141-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Sarpy NE-Douglas NE-
832 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SARPY AND SOUTHEASTERN
DOUGLAS COUNTIES 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 southwestern
Iowa...and east central Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4119 9592 4120 9593 4123 9591 4130 9592
      4130 9590 4128 9590 4129 9587 4132 9589
      4132 9592 4135 9595 4151 9564 4150 9549
      4136 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 239DEG 37KT 4123 9585 

$$

IAC155-180200-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Pottawattamie IA-
832 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY...

At 831 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over southwestern Council Bluffs, moving northeast at 45 
mph. A second area of the storm capable of producing a tornado was 
located 4 miles south of Crescent, also 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.

Locations impacted include...
  Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs Airport.
  Underwood and McCleland.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 29 between mile markers 47 and 61.
 Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 3 and 31.

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 4119 9592 4120 9593 4123 9591 4130 9592
      4130 9590 4128 9590 4129 9587 4132 9589
      4132 9592 4135 9595 4151 9564 4150 9549
      4136 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 239DEG 37KT 4123 9585 

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

$$

BLB


Action: Cancelled
Issued At: 2026-05-17 20:44:08

640 
WWUS53 KOAX 180143
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
843 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

IAC155-180153-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Pottawattamie IA-
843 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL POTTAWATTAMIE 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 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Iowa...and east central Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4119 9592 4120 9593 4123 9591 4130 9592
      4130 9590 4128 9590 4129 9587 4132 9589
      4132 9592 4135 9595 4151 9564 4150 9549
      4136 9536
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 238DEG 48KT 4132 9566 

$$

BLB





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