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Storm Chaser Records Tornado Forming in Central Nebraska

A storm chaser recorded video of a tornado developing directly ahead of his position in central Nebraska on Sunday. The footage shows the funnel cloud forming in real time during a severe weather outbreak across the Plains.

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A storm chaser recorded video of a tornado forming directly in front of his vehicle in central Nebraska on Sunday. The footage captures the funnel cloud developing from a rotating cloud base as the chaser maintained position on an open road. The event occurred during a multi-day severe weather outbreak affecting the Plains and Midwest.

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The recording shows the tornado beginning as a narrow condensation funnel that rapidly widened. The chaser remained stationary while filming the formation sequence from start to visible structure. The video has circulated on social media platforms and local news outlets since the event. No damage reports or injuries have been linked to this specific tornado at this time.

The tornado formed amid broader severe weather conditions that included additional storm cells across Nebraska and neighboring states. Forecasters had issued warnings for the region earlier in the day. The outbreak is expected to continue through the week with additional severe storm potential across the central United States.

Key Facts

Location
Central Nebraska
Date
Sunday during severe weather outbreak
Event
Tornado captured on video by storm chaser

Potential Impact

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    Footage may be used by meteorologists to study tornado formation.

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Confidence score65%
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Word count167 words
PublishedMay 18, 2026, 9:35 AM
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