Severe thunderstorm warning expands across southern Nebraska Panhandle

Severe thunderstorms are racing across the southern Nebraska Panhandle. Sidney, Kimball, Potter, Dalton and Gurley are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6 p.m. with 60 mph winds, hail and possible tornado development.

May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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