Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:44AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:44pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 144 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Prairie View to Portis. Movement was north
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Kensington, Agra, Long Island, Gaylord, Harlan, and Cedar around
150 AM CDT.
Athol around 155 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Smith Center and
Woodruff.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Phillips; Smith; Osborne; Furnas; Harlan; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov