Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harrison, Monona, and Burt Counties Until 9:00 PM CST

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central Iowa and east central Nebraska. The warning is effective immediately following reports of hazardous weather conditions in the region.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• West Central Iowa: Southeastern Monona County and Northwestern Harrison County.
• East Central Nebraska: Eastern Burt County.

Specific locations in the storm’s path include Blencoe (expected around 8:40 PM CST) and Onawa (expected around 8:45 PM CST). This warning also covers Interstate 29 between mile markers 95 and 112.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are traveling on Interstate 29, seek shelter in a sturdy building.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
• Source: Law enforcement reported quarter-sized hail in Tekamah at 8:31 PM.
• Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 8:32 PM CST on March 6, 2026, and is set to expire at 9:00 PM CST. At the time of the alert, the severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northeast of Tekamah, moving northeast at a speed of 60 mph.