Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:59PM CDT until May 16 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Duncan, or 9
miles southwest of Columbus, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has a history of producing
quarter size hail in Polk County.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Duncan, Platte Center, Monroe, Lake Oconee, College View Trailer
Park, Circle H Trailer Park, and Lake Babcock.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Platte, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov