Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 11:38PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 9:38pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles north of Bartlett to near Fort Hartsuff
State Park to near Sargent. Movement was southeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Ord and Elyria around 1145 PM CDT.
Arcadia around 1155 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Spalding, North
Loup, Greeley, Scotia and Wolbach.
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:
Valley; Greeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov