Very Large Hail Looms Over SW Nebraska into Western Kansas — SevereWX

Multicellular storms and transient supercells are firing along the Colorado-Nebraska border late tonight, fueled by a ramping low-level jet, high instability over 2500 J/kg MUCAPE, and 60 knots of effective shear.

The Storm Prediction Center's Mesoscale Discussion 1288 flags a growing severe risk east of Severe Thunderstorm Watch 385, targeting portions of far southwestern Nebraska and western Kansas. These storms track southeastward and could sustain for severe hail—potentially exceeding 2 inches—with isolated gusts to 65-80 mph if coverage increases or an MCS forms.

Peak threats include 1.50-2.50 inch hail and 65-80 mph winds, with a 60% chance of a new Severe Thunderstorm Watch if intensification trends hold. Coverage remains isolated for now but could scatter out through the late evening hours into early June 24.

Affected areas span from near McCook and Imperial in Nebraska southeast into northwest Kansas around Goodland and Colby. Storms pose risks to rural spots, highways like I-80 and US-83, and any late-night travelers.

Stay prepared: Monitor local NWS warnings, have a NOAA radio handy, shelter in sturdy structures if storms approach, and avoid flooded roads. Check radar updates as threats evolve overnight.