Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Polk County, Nebraska
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 12 at 2:25AM CDT until August 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 573 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA GREELEY HOWARD MERRICK NANCE VALLEY IN EAST CENTRAL NEBRASKA POLK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CENTRAL CITY, FULLERTON, GENOA, GREELEY, ORD, OSCEOLA, POLK, SCOTIA, SHELBY, SPALDING, ST. PAUL, STROMSBURG, AND WOLBACH.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 3:25 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Hastings NE
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Last Checked
4 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Polk County, Nebraska?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (4 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Polk County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Merrick County, Howard County, Valley County, Nance County, Greeley County.