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

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