Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 14 at 4:50PM CDT until September 14 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Smith Center,
or 31 miles east of Phillipsburg, moving northeast at 45 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR 3 SE OF SMITH CENTER.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and small hail.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Bellaire and Smith Center around 455 PM CDT.
Lebanon around 505 PM CDT.
Instruction:
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm has produced widespread destructive
winds.
Area Description:
Smith, KS; Webster, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov