SEVERE Storms Through Friday Night

SEVERE Storms Through Friday Night
August 21, 2026

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SEVERE Storms Through Friday Night

 

Strong storms capable of large hail > golf balls, 75+ mph winds & heavy rain will occur across Nebraska Friday afternoon into the OVERNIGHT. Have ways to receive alerts.

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9am-noon: Storms look to occur from Valentine->O’Neil & areas south, including around Lincoln & Omaha. Storms could have large hail & strong winds up to 65+ mph.

Noon-4pm: Best chance for storms will be across SE Nebraska. STRONG winds & hail will be likely with a few storms.

Damaging winds up to 70-75+ mph will be possible with these storms, especially across SW Nebraska. The wind threat will peak late Friday into very early Saturday.

10pm FRI-6am SAT :The BULK of severe storms will occur during this time. Storms will likely be from a line from Mullen down to SW & SE Nebraska. Damaging winds up to 75+ mph  will be the peak threat with LARGE hail also a threat. Stay tuned for the latest!

Best rainfall chance looks to be from west central, NE -> areas along and south of I-80. Some areas could receive another 2-4″ through Saturday morning.

Daily morning and night time rain/storm chances through Tuesday. Temperatures stay between 80-88 degrees through next week.

Meteorologist Houston Hall

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