Iowa, Nebraska Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08-19-2026 11:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 1:57PM CDT until August 19 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
TOROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa... Northeastern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 230 PM CDT. * At 156 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles north of Nebraska City, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel clouds near Lake Waconda and near Interstate 29 . IMPACT...If one of these funnel clouds contacts the ground. 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. * Locations impacted include... Nebraska City, Union, Thurman, and Camp Catron. This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 12 and 20.
Instruction: 
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 2:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 2:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Fremont, IA; Cass, NE; Otoe, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov