Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 3:58AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:58am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 357 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chapman, or 13 miles northeast of Grand Island, moving northeast at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Archer around 405 AM CDT.
Central City around 410 AM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Howard; Merrick; Hamilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: