Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 17:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:57PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 756 PM CDT, the public reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles southwest of Prague to 2 miles northwest of Weston to Valparaiso. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Public report of wind gust up to 45 mph north of Valparaiso, NE at 7:51 PM. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. * Locations impacted include... Wahoo, Cedar Bluffs, Valparaiso, Weston, Prague, Malmo, Colon, Bruno, Czechland Lake, and Lake Wanahoo Recreation Area.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Butler; Saunders
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov