Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 10:30
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Johnstown, or 20 miles southeast of Valentine,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Springview, Norden, Wood Lake, Burton, Nets Peak, Smith Falls State
Park, Meadville, North River Trail, and Sparks.