Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:09AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:09am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 408 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hazard, or 27 miles north of Kearney, 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...
Rockville around 415 AM CDT.
Ashton around 425 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Elba and
Cotesfield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greeley; Sherman; Howard; Buffalo
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: