Iowa, Nebraska Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/14/2026 16:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 14 at 6:40PM CDT until September 14 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires: 
September 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
TOROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Western Fremont County in southwestern Iowa... Central Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Unadilla, or 20 miles southeast of Lincoln, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. * Locations impacted include... Nebraska City, Syracuse, Hamburg, Sidney, Palmyra, Unadilla, Union, Dunbar, Thurman, Otoe, Camp Catron, and Waubonsie State Park. This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 4 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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Fremont, IA; Cass, NE; Otoe, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov