Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 6:34PM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 634 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over De Witt, or 11
miles northwest of Beatrice, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management. At 630 PM, half dollar sized hail was
reported in Fairbury.
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.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Jefferson and southeastern Saline Counties, including the
following locations... Cub Creek Recreational Area, Swan Creek
Wildlife Management Area, and Crystal Springs Campground.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov