Special Weather Statement until SAT 9:00 PM CDT

What’s Happening:

A strong thunderstorm is moving east at 20 mph through northwestern Buffalo, southwestern Sherman, and northeastern Dawson counties. The storm is expected to persist until 9 PM CDT.

Affected Areas:

• Northwestern Buffalo County
• Southwestern Sherman County
• Northeastern Dawson County

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts between 50 and 55 mph
• Penny-sized hail

Impacts:

• Potential for tree limbs to be knocked down
• Unsecured objects may be blown around
• Minor hail damage to vegetation

Safety Tips:

• If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
• Secure loose objects to prevent them from being blown away.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 11 PM CDT for south central and central Nebraska.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or lexch.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.