Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 751 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shickley, or 32 miles northwest of Fairbury, moving northeast at 60
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Shickley and Strang around 755 PM CDT.
Geneva around 800 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Nebraska.
Area Description:
Fillmore; Thayer
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: