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Tornado Warning Lancaster County Until 7pm

By News May 22, 2020 | 6:35 PM

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Southwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska… North central Gage County in southeastern Nebraska…

* Until 700 PM CDT. * At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cortland, or 18 miles south of Lincoln, moving northwest at 20 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. * This dangerous storm will be near… Hallam around 635 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Stagecoach State Recreation Area, Sprague, Olive Creek State Recreation Area and Bluestem State 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.