Nebraska Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/05/2026 22:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 12:09AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 5, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires: 
June 5, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
At 1209 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cairo, or 14 miles west of Grand Island, 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... Cairo around 1215 AM CDT. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 306 and 309.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Howard; Hall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov