The April 26, 2024 Waverly, NE Tornado Outbreak
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On April 26, 2024, a significant severe weather event unfolded across the NE/IA region. A major tornado outbreak impacted eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, documented here by Caleb Elliott. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Omaha, this event was characterized by a "highly volatile" environment with extreme instability and wind shear. The Waverly tornado was part of a larger tornadic family produced by a single, long-lived supercell that tracked across Lancaster and Cass Counties.
NWS damage surveys confirmed this was a violent multi-vortex tornado that evolved into a massive wedge. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 158-165 mph (EF3 intensity) as it impacted the Waverly area, causing significant structural damage to industrial buildings and rolling several railcars.
Technical Intercept: This 6K cinematic documentation captures the tornadoes during their most intense and interesting phases. Utilizing strategic positioning, Vortex Media successfully recorded several tornadoes during this tornado outbreak and this video is now available for broadcast news licensing.