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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0081 Issued by the Hastings Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 16:55:30
452
WUUS53 KGID 172155
SVRGID
NEC077-093-121-125-163-172245-
/O.NEW.KGID.SV.W.0081.260517T2155Z-260517T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
455 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Greeley County in central Nebraska...
Southwestern Nance County in central Nebraska...
Northeastern Sherman County in central Nebraska...
Western Merrick County in central Nebraska...
Howard County in central Nebraska...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 455 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cotesfield to near Farwell, moving northeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
St. Paul, Elba, and Cotesfield around 500 PM CDT.
Wolbach and Cushing around 515 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Greeley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4133 9813 4107 9864 4134 9883 4139 9877
4139 9875 4141 9875 4165 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 226DEG 31KT 4133 9872 4118 9860
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:03:30
790
WWUS53 KGID 172203
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
503 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC163-172212-
/O.CAN.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Sherman NE-
503 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4133 9813 4110 9858 4114 9869 4122 9875
4146 9870 4165 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 226DEG 31KT 4137 9867 4122 9855
$$
NEC077-093-121-125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Nance NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
503 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN GREELEY...SOUTHWESTERN NANCE...WESTERN MERRICK AND
HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 502 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Cotesfield to near Farwell, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe storms will be near...
St. Paul, Elba, and Cotesfield around 505 PM CDT.
Cushing around 515 PM CDT.
Wolbach around 520 PM CDT.
Greeley around 525 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4133 9813 4110 9858 4114 9869 4122 9875
4146 9870 4165 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 226DEG 31KT 4137 9867 4122 9855
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:03:30
790
WWUS53 KGID 172203
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
503 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC163-172212-
/O.CAN.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Sherman NE-
503 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4133 9813 4110 9858 4114 9869 4122 9875
4146 9870 4165 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 226DEG 31KT 4137 9867 4122 9855
$$
NEC077-093-121-125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Nance NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
503 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN GREELEY...SOUTHWESTERN NANCE...WESTERN MERRICK AND
HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 502 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Cotesfield to near Farwell, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe storms will be near...
St. Paul, Elba, and Cotesfield around 505 PM CDT.
Cushing around 515 PM CDT.
Wolbach around 520 PM CDT.
Greeley around 525 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4133 9813 4110 9858 4114 9869 4122 9875
4146 9870 4165 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 226DEG 31KT 4137 9867 4122 9855
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:07:31
851
WWUS53 KGID 172207
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
507 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC077-093-121-125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Nance NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
507 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREELEY...SOUTHWESTERN NANCE...WESTERN MERRICK AND
HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 506 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cotesfield to near Farwell, moving northeast at
35 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR HOWARD AND SOUTHERN GREELEY
COUNTIES.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported baseball size hail near
Dannebrog.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
These severe storms will be near...
St. Paul, Elba, and Cotesfield around 510 PM CDT.
Wolbach and Cushing around 520 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4112 9854 4138 9871 4158 9841 4133 9813
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 226DEG 31KT 4137 9867 4122 9855
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:13:01
020
WWUS53 KGID 172212 RRA
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
512 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC077-093-121-125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Nance NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
512 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREELEY...SOUTHWESTERN NANCE...WESTERN MERRICK AND
NORTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. Paul, or 22
miles north of Grand Island, moving northeast at 50 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR ST PAUL AND CUSHING.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
This severe storm will be near...
Cushing around 515 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4116 9850 4123 9854 4148 9830 4133 9813
4119 9840
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 233DEG 41KT 4124 9840
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:23:31
314
WWUS53 KGID 172223
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
523 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC077-093-121-125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Nance NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
523 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREELEY...SOUTHWESTERN NANCE...WESTERN MERRICK AND
NORTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES...
At 522 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cushing, or 26
miles north of Grand Island, moving northeast at 35 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR CUSHING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Greeley, southwestern Nance, western Merrick and
northeastern Howard Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
&&
LAT...LON 4123 9841 4129 9844 4147 9829 4133 9813
4120 9837
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 226DEG 31KT 4130 9831
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:35:17
630
WWUS53 KGID 172234
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
534 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC077-093-121-172244-
/O.CAN.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
534 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREELEY...WESTERN
MERRICK AND NORTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4147 9829 4133 9813 4126 9825 4127 9827
4139 9827 4139 9829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 226DEG 31KT 4138 9821
$$
NEC125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Nance NE-
534 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN NANCE COUNTY...
At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of
Belgrade, or 24 miles southwest of Albion, moving northeast at 35
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR NANCE COUNTY.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Nance County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
&&
LAT...LON 4147 9829 4133 9813 4126 9825 4127 9827
4139 9827 4139 9829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 226DEG 31KT 4138 9821
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 17:35:17
630
WWUS53 KGID 172234
SVSGID
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
534 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
NEC077-093-121-172244-
/O.CAN.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Greeley NE-Merrick NE-Howard NE-
534 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN GREELEY...WESTERN
MERRICK AND NORTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
&&
LAT...LON 4147 9829 4133 9813 4126 9825 4127 9827
4139 9827 4139 9829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 226DEG 31KT 4138 9821
$$
NEC125-172245-
/O.CON.KGID.SV.W.0081.000000T0000Z-260517T2245Z/
Nance NE-
534 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN NANCE COUNTY...
At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of
Belgrade, or 24 miles southwest of Albion, moving northeast at 35
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR NANCE COUNTY.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Nance County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Nebraska.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
&&
LAT...LON 4147 9829 4133 9813 4126 9825 4127 9827
4139 9827 4139 9829
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 226DEG 31KT 4138 9821
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Mangels
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