Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Thayer County, Nebraska
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NOAA issued it on April 9, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Thayer County in south central Nebraska until 7:00 PM CDT, with threats of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Nebraska
- Issued
- April 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hastings 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 South Central Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Thayer County in south central Nebraska. This alert is effective immediately and was issued at 5:59 PM CDT on April 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southern Thayer County in south central Nebraska, including the areas around Byron, Chester, and Hubbell.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building to shelter from the severe weather.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). These conditions may cause hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:59 PM CDT on April 9, 2026, and will expire at 7:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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