May 5, 2019: EF-2 Tornado Confirmed in Lincoln

Active Pattern in the West; Winter Weather in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, high surf, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow. A storm system will track through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today with a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain making for hazardous travel. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 520 PM CDT Mon May 6 2019 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 05/05/2019 TORNADO EVENT - UPDATE NUMBER 1... A tornado developed within a large supercell thunderstorm on the evening of May 5, 2019. This supercell storm produced widespread significant wind damage in addition to the tornado. .Lincoln, NE Tornado... Rating: EF-2 Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: May 5, 2019 Start Time: 538 PM CDT Start Location: 4 WSW of Downtown Lincoln Start Lat/Lon: 40.782/-96.758 End Date: May 5, 2019 End Time: 540 PM CDT End Location: 3.5 WSW of Downtown Lincoln End Lat/Lon: 40.7835/-96.7479 This weak EF-2 tornado damaged homes, an ice cream shop, destroyed sheds, and snapped trees along its narrow path. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.