Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 12:10AM CDT until May 17 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1209 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles southwest of Beatrice to 2 miles west of
Wymore to 6 miles northwest of Oketo, moving east at 55 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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.
These severe storms will be near...
Beatrice, Wymore, Blue Springs, Barneston, and Holmesville around
1215 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Filley, Liberty, Virginia, Burchard, Lewiston, Pawnee City, Table
Rock and Elk Creek.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are 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