Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 14:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 4:24PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Henderson, or 15 miles southwest of York, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Henderson around 430 PM CDT. York around 440 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 334 and 361.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; York
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE