Alert Special Weather Statement until FRI 1:30 AM CDT Aug 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds OvernightWhat’s Happening:A line of strong thunderstorms is moving northeast at 45 mph. These storms are expected to impact the region through 1:30 AM CDT.Affected Areas:Franklin CountyWebster CountyPhelps CountyWestern Adams CountyKearney CountyNortheastern Gosper CountySouthern Buffalo CountySoutheastern Dawson CountyNortheastern Harlan CountyWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 50 mphStorms near Franklin, Hildreth, Wilcox, and Johnson Lake by 12:50 AM CDTStorms near Axtell and Riverton by 12:55 AM CDTStorms near Lexington and Upland by 1:00 AM CDTStorms near Minden, Elm Creek, and Overton by 1:05 AM CDT People are also reading… Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court 'Took my breath away' — Elm Creek, nearby communities unite at vigil for 3 injured teens Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it Opening statements, first witness testimony begins Rodriguez-Linares trial Defendant Rodriguez-Linares continues testimony Tuesday Greyson Bjorkman powers Carpet Land to winning start at World Series Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial From nonprofit studies to deputy city manager: Bill Brecks steps up to replace Burnside Nebraska, Creighton volleyball will be televised on Nebraska Public Media Cozad's Landon Baker earns Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship through Nebraska Department of Transportation After another defeat, Dodgers hope Skubal, Snell can snap team out of funk Bulldozers roll into national park to build Trump border wall Bar W Lounge approved as lottery outlet by Dawson County Commissioners Toys 'R' Us sweetens offerings at Westroads Mall with new cafe Impacts:Potential for downed tree limbsUnsecured objects may be blown aroundPossible travel disruptions on Interstate 80 between mile markers 233 and 290Safety Tips:Seek shelter indoors if you are outdoors.Secure outdoor objects to prevent them from being blown away.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. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Special Weather Statement until FRI 2:15 AM CDT Strong Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Minor Hail Expected Overnight Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Omaha police provide update during "emergency situation" in North Omaha Nebraska's Skyler Pierce full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Skyler Pierce full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Teraya Sigler full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Teraya Sigler full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Olivia Mauch full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026 Nebraska's Olivia Mauch full press conference from Aug. 13, 2026
Special Weather Statement until FRI 2:15 AM CDT Strong Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Minor Hail Expected Overnight
