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

IAC145-182300-
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554 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PAGE COUNTY...

At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles east of Shambaugh, or 8 miles southeast of
Clarinda, moving northeast at 25 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Page County.

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.

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LAT...LON 4057 9504 4068 9502 4070 9496 4072 9491
      4058 9492 4057 9494
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 246DEG 22KT 4063 9495 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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