Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:51PM CDT until May 16 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:51pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 850 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Grand Island,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 850 PM CDT, golf ball size hail was
reported on the south side of Grand Island.
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...
Grand Island and Phillips around 855 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 314 and 337.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Hall, NE; Hamilton, NE; Howard, NE; Merrick, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov