25 tornadoes reported in central United States, damage in Iowa and Nebraska
At least 25 tornadoes were reported across four states in the central United States on May 17, 2026, with widespread damage being reported in parts of Iowa and Nebraska. #weather #tornado #IAwx #NEwx
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PDS Tornado Emergency in Nebraska
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
445 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
NEC133-182230-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260518T2230Z/
Pawnee NE-
445 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR PAWNEE CITY...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAWNEE COUNTY...
At 444 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Pawnee City, moving northeast at 40 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Pawnee City. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Pawnee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
#NWS #tornado Tornado Warning for Gage, NE #NEwx
At 302 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of Beatrice, moving northeast at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Homestead National Historical Park.
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Purple Hail (risk) (!)
Hope if there are any cows out there they are okay today.
