Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 7:56PM CDT until May 16 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Overton, or 8
miles southeast of Lexington, moving southeast at 20 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...
Lexington and Overton.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 234 and 252.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Dawson, NE; Gosper, NE; Phelps, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov