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

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

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

At 248 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 3 miles southeast of
Diller, or 15 miles east of Fairbury, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Odell around 255 PM CDT.
  Wymore and Blue Springs around 310 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rock
Creek Station State Historical Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4019 9688 4014 9649 4005 9661 4000 9688
      4000 9718 4016 9706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1948Z 237DEG 23KT 4007 9691 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

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