Iowa, Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 11:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 1:52PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
WHAT...Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is typically harmless, but on rare occasions they briefly touch down and produce wind gusts over 50 mph and some damage. WHERE...Southeast Nebraska and southwest. WHEN...Until 4 PM. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS... If a funnel cloud is spotted, move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
Area Description: 
Mills; Montgomery; Fremont; Page; Cass; Otoe; Johnson; Nemaha; Pawnee; Richardson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov