Nebraska Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 16:09

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:09PM CDT until May 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 608 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of Albion, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Albion and St. Edward.
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