Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chapman, or 9 miles northeast of Grand Island, moving east at 20 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...
Chapman around 750 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
south central and central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Merrick; Hall; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov