Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:06AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:06am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 405 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Funk, or 9 miles northeast of Holdrege, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Phelps, northwestern Kearney and southern Buffalo Counties.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 260 and 287.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Buffalo; Phelps; Kearney
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: