Tornado Warning

National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska

618 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…

Southwestern Washington County in east central Nebraska…

Southeastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska…

Northwestern Douglas County in east central Nebraska…

North central Saunders County in east central Nebraska…

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 617 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Fremont, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

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 dangerous storm will be near…

Fremont, Arlington, and Woodcliff around 625 PM CDT.

Kennard around 635 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include

Bennington.

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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