Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 10:16PM CDT until May 16 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
SVROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 1016 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest
of Fairbury, 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Jefferson County, including the following locations...
Gladstone, Alexandria State Recreation Area, and Cub Creek
Recreational Area.
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:
Jefferson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov