Severe Weather Upgraded: Today and Monday
A SLIGHT Risk for severe weather is in place for central Nebraska today, with a MARGINAL Risk for the surrounding areas. Storms are expected to develop during the evening hours and move east through the overnight. Threats include large hail, damaging winds of 60+ mph, and a few tornadoes. Stay weather-aware through tonight, as conditions may change quickly.
The tornado threat has increased to 5% in parts of central Nebraska through tonight. A few tornadoes are possible tonight into early Monday morning, mainly stretching from Grand Island eastward. Conditions are favorable for quick, short-lived tornadoes or funnels to develop along any strong storm cells in the area.
Hail up to 2″+ in diameter or greater will be possible with these storms. The hatched marks mean a greater chance of seeing large hail up to tennis balls.
Winds up to 65+ mph will be likely as these storms move east.
Storms look to develop this evening. Storms in the central Nebraska around 3:30pm -3am.
Early Monday morning, a line of storms with the greatest potential for severe weather forms near North Platte.
Monday, a SLIGHT Risk for severe weather covers most of eastern Nebraska on Monday, with a small area of ENHANCED Risk east of Lincoln and Omaha. Be prepared for the potential of strong storms as they develop and track through the region Monday evening. This will most likely get shifted towards the east Sunday afternoon or evening.
Tornado potential is more into Iowa. Eastern Nebraska could see a brief tornado, especially further northeast.
Large hail looks to be the main concern on Monday. Golf ball – baseball size hail will be possible, especially in the hatched marks.
Winds up to 75+ mph will be possible as well.
Meteorologist Houston Hall
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