Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Almena, or 13 miles northeast of Norton, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 southeastern Furnas
and southwestern Harlan Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Furnas; Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov