Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 18:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 816 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eustis, or 18 miles west of Lexington, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Gosper and southwestern Dawson Counties, including the following locations... Farnam.
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: 
Dawson; Gosper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov