WWUS53 KOAX 182014
SVSOAX

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

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

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

At 313 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Blue Springs, or 9 miles southeast of Beatrice,
moving northeast at 30 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...
  Blue Springs and Wymore at 315 PM CDT.
  Holmesville around 320 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Virginia.

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 9675 4017 9679
      4036 9647
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 244DEG 26KT 4015 9667 

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

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