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

NEC067-182100-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-260518T2100Z/
Gage NE-
333 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GAGE COUNTY...

At 332 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southwest of Virginia, or 11 miles southeast of 
Beatrice, moving northeast at 30 mph. A second area of rotation 
capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles east of Wymore, 
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
         producing tornadoes.

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...
  Virginia around 340 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rockford State Recreation Area and Rockford.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4006 9647 4005 9667 4005 9672 4019 9672
      4029 9657 4033 9647
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 242DEG 24KT 4020 9654 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

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