Overnight Storms Surge in Southern Nebraska with Very Large Hail — SevereWX

Elevated thunderstorms are firing early Thursday morning across portions of southern Nebraska, spilling into southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri. The Storm Prediction Center has flagged a high likelihood (80%) of a severe thunderstorm watch as these storms intensify along a quasi-stationary boundary.

Fueled by a strengthening low-level jet and deepening surface low over western Kansas, the storms already show signs of large hail via MRMS MESH data. Expect the primary risk to be very large hail measuring 2-3.5 inches, with isolated damaging wind gusts to 55-70 mph also possible. While convection remains elevated above a stable boundary layer, enlarged low-level hodographs and low 70s F dewpoints could support conditional supercell structures and an isolated tornado (most probable 85-110 mph).

This activity builds on recent regional threats but targets a key corridor overnight. Areas from southern Nebraska (like near Lincoln) into southwestern/south-central Iowa and northwest Missouri should monitor closely as storms strengthen through 3-4 AM CDT.

Stay prepared: Keep weather apps handy, have a severe weather plan, and shelter indoors away from windows if storms approach. Check SPC updates and local NWS offices (OAX, DMX, EAX) for the latest.