Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Franklin 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 16 at 2:55AM CDT until August 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Hastings NE
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Nebraska
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Flood Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Get Severe Thunderstorm Warning Alerts for Franklin County
StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Franklin 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Franklin County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Franklin County, Nebraska as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Adams County, Smith County, Webster County, Jewell County, Kearney County.