Nebraska Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 18:46

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:46PM CDT until May 16 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 846 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jansen, or 6 miles northeast of Fairbury, moving north at 40 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 storm will be near... Plymouth around 855 PM CDT. People attending Jefferson County Speedway should seek safe shelter immediately!
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov