Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:02PM CDT until May 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:02pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 801 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southwest
of Crete, or 23 miles southwest of Lincoln, moving north at 35 mph.
Another severe thunderstorm was located over De Witt, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong 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.
This severe storm will be near...
Crete around 805 PM CDT.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE; Lancaster, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov