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

NEC127-182200-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260518T2200Z/
Nemaha NE-
432 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
NEMAHA COUNTY...

At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 3 miles southwest of Peru, or 4 miles northeast of
Auburn, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. In addition to the potential 
         tornado, trained spotters have also reported 60 to 90 mph 
         winds in this dangerous storm.

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...
  Peru around 435 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brownville State Recreation Area and Duck Creek Recreation Area.

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!

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LAT...LON 4047 9588 4054 9566 4052 9566 4051 9569
      4049 9568 4047 9569 4046 9564 4042 9566
      4034 9562 4034 9586
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 248DEG 38KT 4044 9579 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

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