Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/15/2026 15:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wood River to near Prosser to near Kenesaw. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Wood River, Kenesaw, and Prosser around 550 PM CDT. Alda around 555 PM CDT. Grand Island, Doniphan, Juniata, and Hansen around 605 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Hastings. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 293 and 316.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hall; Adams
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE