Weekend Severe Weather Threats

(Storm Prediction Center Day 2 / Saturday Severe Weather Outlook)

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has a SLIGHT risk of severe weather for the Nebraska Panhandle Saturday afternoon and evening. Storms should form relatively quickly in the afternoon, with a hail and wind threat. Deep-layer sheer will be quite favorable for a few supercells.

 (Storm Prediction Center Day 3 / Sunday Severe Weather Outlook)

 

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has a SLIGHT risk of severe weather for the entire state of Nebraska Sunday afternoon and evening. A warm front will move north across the area, triggering thunderstorms. Moist air will lead to strong instability, favoring supercells. Hail and wind damage will be the primary threat, although strong low-level shear may support a tornado or two, especially across western Nebraska.