Tornado Warning

National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska

657 PM CDT Thu Apr 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…

Western Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa…

Southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska…

Northeastern Douglas County in east central Nebraska…

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 656 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located over northern Omaha, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and baseball size hail.

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…

Northeastern Omaha and Florence around 700 PM CDT.

Crescent and Eppley Airfield around 705 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include

Underwood.

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.

At KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing [email protected].