Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 8:11pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1011 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cotesfield, or 24 miles southeast of Ord, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Wolbach around 1030 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Greeley; Howard
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov