Nebraska Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 15:51

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 5:51PM CDT until May 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 550 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles north of Belgrade, or 10 miles south of Albion, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Albion, St. Edward, Cedar Rapids, and The Highway 14 And 56 Junction.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northeastern Nebraska. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Nebraska. This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.
Area Description: 
Boone, NE; Platte, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE