Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 7:13PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Polk, or 19 miles northwest of York, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Stromsburg around 730 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Osceola.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
south central, central and east central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Merrick; Polk; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov