Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Platte 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 12:34PM CDT until August 8 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
SVROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Platte County in northeastern Nebraska... Northern Butler County in east central Nebraska... * Until 115 PM CDT. * At 1234 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Richland, or 7 miles east of Columbus, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Schuyler and Octavia around 1245 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Linwood and Abie.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
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 this storm, 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 Platte 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Platte County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Butler County, Colfax County.