Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Colfax County, Nebraska
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 1:36PM CDT until August 8 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
At 135 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of Howells to 5 miles northeast of Schuyler to 3 miles east of Richland, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Weather Instrument Measurement. At 1:18pm CDT, a Nebraska Mesonet site reported a 65mph wind gust 2 miles WNW of Leigh. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. These severe storms will be near... Schuyler around 140 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Linwood, North Bend, Morse Bluff, Hooper, Fremont, Nickerson and Cedar Bluffs.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Colfax County, Nebraska?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Colfax County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Butler County, Saunders County, Dodge County, Platte County.