Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 7:09PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Underwood to Oakland to 2 miles north of
Griswold. Movement was north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail with the
strongest storms. Funnel clouds have also been reported
with these storms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Logan, Oakland, Avoca, Treynor, Underwood, Neola, Carson, Walnut,
Shelby, Minden, Persia, Macedonia, Hancock, McClelland, Tennant,
Old Town Park, Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area, Botna Bend Park,
Nishna Bend Recreation Area, and Weston.
This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 14 and 48.
Instruction:
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Harrison; Shelby; Pottawattamie
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE