Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 8:20PM CDT until May 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 820 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles north of Bennet to 3 miles west of Sterling to
5 miles southeast of Odell, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Palmyra, Sterling, Douglas, Barneston, Lewiston, Virginia, Crab
Orchard, Unadilla, Liberty, Burchard, Tecumseh and Summerfield.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE; Johnson, NE; Lancaster, NE; Otoe, NE; Pawnee, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov