Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 11:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 1:51PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hebron, or 21 miles west of Fairbury, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Belvidere around 155 PM CDT. Bruning around 200 PM CDT. Ohiowa around 210 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Fillmore; Thayer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE