Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 6:21PM CDT until May 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 620 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles northeast of Lindsay to 2 miles northeast of
Platte Center to 5 miles west of Lakeview, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Weather Instruments measured 60 mph wind at several
locations, including 4 miles south of Monroe. Power lines
were down in Fullerton and Genoa.
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.
These severe storms will be near...
Humphrey and Creston around 625 PM CDT.
Madison around 630 PM CDT.
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.
These are dangerous storms, 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:
Madison, NE; Platte, NE; Stanton, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
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