Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 11:59PM CDT until May 17 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 9:59pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
SVROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Pawnee County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 1158 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of
Steele City, or 14 miles southeast of Fairbury, moving east at 50
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR THE WARNED AREA.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather Instrument Measurement.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Odell around 1205 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Barneston, Liberty and Summerfield.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing
widespread wind damage across the warned area. SEEK SHELTER NOW
inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE; Johnson, NE; Pawnee, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov