Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 5 at 8:36PM CDT until June 5 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 836 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Swanton, or 17
miles northwest of Beatrice, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 830 PM, quarter sized hail was
reported 1 mile southwest of Swanton.
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...
De Witt and Wilber.
Instruction:
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:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov