Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 5:34PM CDT until May 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
SVROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southern Boone County in northeastern Nebraska...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest
of Belgrade, or 20 miles southwest of Albion, moving northeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has a history of producing
hail larger than baseballs in Howard County.
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Albion, St. Edward, Cedar Rapids, Primrose, and The Highway 14 And
56 Junction.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT
for northeastern Nebraska.
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!
Area Description:
Boone, NE; Platte, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov