Tornado Warning Issued for Nemaha County, NE
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NWS Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Tornado Warning for Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska until 5:00 PM CDT on May 18, 2026.
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Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE. Effective from 4:00 PM CDT until 5:00 PM CDT on May 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska. The storm was located 4 miles west of Elk Creek or 5 miles south of Tecumseh at 3:59 PM CDT, moving east at 45 mph. It will be near Auburn around 4:20 PM CDT and Brownville around 4:35 PM CDT. Other impacted locations include Brownville State Recreation Area, Duck Creek Recreation Area, The Highway 62 and 105 Junction, and Howe.
What You Should Do
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado.
Expected Conditions
Tornado and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Widespread winds of 60 to 80 mph. Radar indicated rotation with trained spotters reporting strong rotation.
Timeline
Alert effective May 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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