Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 15 at 7:18PM CDT until May 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northwest of
Western, or 20 miles north of Fairbury, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Saline County, including the following locations...
Willard Meyer Recreation Area and The Highway 41 and 15 South
Junction.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov