Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 15:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:12PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Narka, or 15 miles northeast of Belleville, moving northeast at 40 mph. This storm will clip the far southeast portions of Thayer County through 530 PM CDT. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of far southeastern Thayer County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Thayer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE