Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 12:52AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1252 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cairo, or 12 miles west of Grand Island, moving east at 10 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Hamilton, southwestern Merrick, southeastern Howard and Hall
Counties.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 307 and 317.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
south central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Howard; Merrick; Hall; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov