Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:31PM CDT until May 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Osceola, or 21
miles southwest of Columbus, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Silver Creek.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Merrick, NE; Nance, NE; Polk, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov