Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:54PM CDT until May 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
SVROAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northern Butler County in east central Nebraska...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 654 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Lakeview to 3 miles south of Columbus to 5 miles
northwest of Shelby, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Columbus, Bellwood, and Richland around 700 PM CDT.
Schuyler around 705 PM CDT.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Nebraska.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.
Area Description:
Butler, NE; Colfax, NE; Platte, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov