Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Dawson County, Nebraska

Source: NOAA · Western Dawson County, Nebraska

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NWS Hastings has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Dawson County until 2:30 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Western Dawson County, Nebraska
Issued
August 15, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Hastings NE

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Hastings NE. Effective from August 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM CDT until August 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.

Affected Areas

Western Dawson County in south central Nebraska. Locations impacted include Gothenburg, Willow Island, and Cozad. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 226.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

At 1:39 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wellfleet to 6 miles southeast of Moorefield, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 1:39 AM CDT until 2:30 AM CDT on August 15, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Hastings has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Dawson County until 2:30 AM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Western Dawson County, Nebraska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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