Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 3:52PM CDT until April 23 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 351 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over southeastern
Omaha, moving northeast at 35 mph. A second severe storm was located
near Gretna, also moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public reported half dollar size hail in Millard and ping
pong ball size hail in Papillion with this storm.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Gretna, Millard, La Vista,
Carter Lake, Springfield, Aksarben, Benson, Florence, Chalco, Prairie
Queen Recreation Area, Eppley Airfield, South Omaha, Walnut Creek
Recreation Area, Midtown, Wehrspann Lake, and Zorinsky Lake.
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 428 and
454.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Iowa...and southeastern and east central Nebraska.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Area Description:
Douglas, NE; Sarpy, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov