Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Jefferson 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 4:37AM CDT until August 16 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
At 437 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of Dorchester to 3 miles west of Beatrice to 3 miles southwest of Wymore, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Beatrice, Crete, Wymore, Blue Springs, Clatonia, Pickrell, Holmesville and Hallam.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 5:37 AM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET
Last Checked
40 minutes 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 Jefferson 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 (40 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Jefferson County?
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