Tornado Warning — Warned Area, NE — May 21, 2026
NWS CYS · ETN 1 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office CYS issued a tornado warning at 22:44 UTC on May 21, 2026. The warning was in effect for 26 minutes, ending at May 21, 2026 23:10 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 41.31, -103.78, moving east at about 21 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 NNW Kimball | Kimball, NE | UNK | NWS Employee reported a tornado due west of location. (CYS) | |
| 3 SE Kimball | Kimball, NE | UNK | Emergency manager observed a quick tornado spinup that lasted about 30 seconds. (CYS) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.