National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Thursday

Severe thunderstorms posing a risk for strong gusts and/or large hail are possible across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday afternoon and evening. Excessive rainfall may bring flash and urban flooding over the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday. Read More >

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue through the evening hours across western and north-central Nebraska. Some storms are expected to become severe, with damaging wind gusts as the primary threat. Large hail and locally heavy rainfall will also be possible with the strongest storms. The greatest severe weather threat is across southwest Nebraska, where numerous severe storms are possible. Stay weather aware through the evening, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather approaches your location.
Another round of thunderstorms is expected Thursday afternoon and evening across portions of western and north-central Nebraska. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible, especially across western Nebraska. Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary threats, with heavy rainfall also possible with the strongest storms. Storms may persist into the overnight hours. Stay weather aware Thursday evening, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather approaches your location.