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

NEC147-182245-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260518T2245Z/
Richardson NE-
503 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
RICHARDSON COUNTY...

At 502 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Salem, or 8 miles west of Falls City, moving northeast 
at 40 mph. A second area of rotation capable of producing a tornado 
was located 2 miles west of Humboldt, moving east at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a tornado 2 miles southeast of 
         Salem.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Falls City, Humboldt, Verdon, Stella, Shubert, Dawson, Salem, The
Highway 75 And 8 Junction, and Kirkmans Cove Recreation Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4003 9600 4018 9600 4027 9568 4026 9560
      4005 9559 4001 9581 4001 9589
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 235DEG 36KT 4009 9576 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

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