Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 11:52PM CDT until May 17 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1150 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles south of
Endicott, or 8 miles southeast of Fairbury, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public. At 1146 PM CDT, a 66 mph wind gust was reported 5
miles west-northwest of Fairbury.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Steele City.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov