Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 12:43AM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:43pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1243 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles southeast of Douglas to 6 miles southwest of
Cook to 3 miles southwest of Tecumseh, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Beatrice, Tecumseh, Adams, Sterling, Cook, Pickrell, Crab Orchard, St
Mary, and Vesta.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Johnson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov