Hastings, NE – A round of severe weather is expected to hit Nebraska Tuesday evening, with the potential for ping pong-sized hail and damaging winds posing the greatest threat.
According to the National Weather Service office in Hastings, the highest local risk spans from late Tuesday into the overnight hours. Areas in south-central and eastern Nebraska, including Hastings, Grand Island, Kearney, and York, fall under an elevated threat level, with severe storms likely to develop after sunset.
Forecasters warn that hail near 1.5 inches in diameter and wind gusts over 60 mph are the primary concerns. Tornado risk appears low at this time, but forecasters advise residents to remain alert in case conditions change. The severe weather risk extends from McCook and Holdrege eastward into Lincoln and Omaha, with localized heavy rain also possible.
Residents should secure outdoor items, park vehicles in covered areas, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Those traveling Tuesday evening should plan for rapid changes in visibility and potentially hazardous road conditions.
This early April system aligns with Nebraska’s transition into spring severe weather season, when volatile conditions become more common. Updates are expected as the forecast develops.
