Severe weather potential: August 17-18, 2026

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Rusty Dawkins,

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH: Through midnight CDT, August 18, 2026

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Strong to severe storms are possible tonight, first in NW Nebraska, then eventually into eastern Nebraska overnight.

Above is what our StormCast weather model is saying for timing, duration, and location of the storm chances Monday night into early Tuesday.

Large hail up to the size of golf balls is possible with storms that can going tonight into early Tuesday.

Wind gusts up to 75 mph will be possible with severe storms this evening and overnight.

Rotation will be possible with a few storms that can get going, so a couple of quick spin up tornadoes are possible tonight.

Storms are possible again Tuesday morning, then again Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Chief Meteorologist Rusty Dawkins
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