Nebraska Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 15:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:59PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles south of Arnold to 7 miles south of Brady to 7 miles south of Wellfleet. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Gothenburg around 605 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Willow Island and Cozad. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 235.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Dawson; Gosper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE