Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:41PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were reported along a line
extending from 5 miles west of Madison to 5 miles northeast of Cedar
Rapids. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Neligh AWOS measured wind gust of 56 mph at 6:15 PM.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
* Locations impacted include...
Albion, Madison, Humphrey, Newman Grove, St. Edward, Lindsay,
Creston, Cornlea, Loretto, and The Highway 14 And 56 Junction.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boone; Madison; Stanton; Platte
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov