SEVERE Storms Monday & Tuesday

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An average & pleasant day across Nebraska with mostly/partly sunny skies. Highs ranging from 83° – 90° with dew points in the 60s!

State Forecast Highs Tomorrow

Strong storms capable of 65-75+ mph winds, golf ball sized hail, a few  brief spin ups & flooding will move NW->ESE this evening into early Tuesday morning.

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A few brief spin ups will be possible with any discrete storms this evening. *6pm-11pm*

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6-9pm: Storms form across north central, NE carrying LARGE HAIL, winds up to 70+ mph & brief tornado potential. *Storms will have a ESE motion*
Watching areas near Broken Bow, Ord, Fullerton, Norfolk & near Columbus

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Wind up to 65-75 mph will be possible as storms turn linear later tonight.

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10pm-midnight: SE Nebraska including the Tri-Cities, Lincoln/Omaha will need to be watched due to STRONG WINDS up to 65-75+ mph, large hail and even a brief spin up.
Watching areas around the Tri-Cities, Columbus & areas north of I-80.

Houston Stodrmcast 3

Large hail up to golf balls will be likely within the first initial storms.

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EARLY Tuesday Severe Weather: August 18, 2026

Tuesday morning, strong storms capable of 65-75+ mph winds, golf ball sized hail, a few  brief spin ups & flooding will move through SE Nebraska.

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5-7am: Storms will spread across SE Nebraska, carrying heavy rain, small hail and gusty winds.

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8-11am: Storms will continue from Omaha and south.

Houston Stfdormcast Am

Rainfall potential through Tuesday evening is looking nice but concerning! Flooding will be a concern as some spots could see up to 2-4″ of rain, especially where areas have already seen several inches of rain last week.

Rainfall Potential State3 Gfs

 

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