Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 6:14PM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 613 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of
Daykin, or 8 miles north of Fairbury, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 612 PM, half dollar sized hail
was reported 6 miles west of Fairbury.
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.
This severe storm will be near...
Swanton around 620 PM CDT.
Wilber and De Witt around 630 PM CDT.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: