Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 9:36PM CDT until May 16 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 936 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lawrence, or 23 miles south of Hastings, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lawrence and Rosemont.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Nuckolls, NE; Webster, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: