Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 9:39PM CDT until May 16 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 939 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Western, or 19
miles north of Fairbury, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Western, Swan Creek Reservoir Number 2, and The Highway 41 and 15
South Junction.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov