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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
239 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

NEC067-095-182015-
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Jefferson NE-Gage NE-
239 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHERN GAGE COUNTIES...

At 239 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Steele City, or 13 miles southeast of Fairbury,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Wymore, Blue Springs, Odell, Diller, Endicott, Steele City, Camp
Jefferson, and Rock Creek Station State Historical Park.

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 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
      4000 9720 4016 9710
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 225DEG 20KT 4003 9697 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

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