Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harrison, Monona, and Burt Counties Until 9:00 PM CST
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter-size hail is moving through parts of west central Iowa and east central Nebraska, prompting an immediate warning.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Iowa and East Central Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha Valley NE
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Iowa and East Central Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central Iowa and east central Nebraska. The warning is effective immediately following reports of hazardous weather conditions in the region.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- West Central Iowa: Southeastern Monona County and Northwestern Harrison County.
- East Central Nebraska: Eastern Burt County.
Specific locations in the storm's path include Blencoe (expected around 8:40 PM CST) and Onawa (expected around 8:45 PM CST). This warning also covers Interstate 29 between mile markers 95 and 112.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are traveling on Interstate 29, seek shelter in a sturdy building.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Source: Law enforcement reported quarter-sized hail in Tekamah at 8:31 PM.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:32 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is set to expire at 9:00 PM CST. At the time of the alert, the severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northeast of Tekamah, moving northeast at a speed of 60 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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