Sunday Night Thunderstorm Warning

Severe weather

August 16, 2020Updated: August 16, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Here is the latest from severe weather on Sunday, Aug. 16.

5:02 p.m.

Radar indicates severe thunderstorm located over Valparaiso

The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warning for Lancaster county and portions of Seward, Otoe, Saline, Butler, Saunders and Cass counties. Warning until 5:45 p.m.

Hazards include hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

State

Western District History Day results announced

5 hrs 7 mins ago

Sidney Public Schools cancels classes March 30 for emergency training exercise

7 hrs 45 mins ago

High wind, Red Flag warnings continue across Nebraska Panhandle as dangerous fire conditions persist

8 hrs 1 min ago

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

8 hrs 4 mins ago

Gov. Pillen to tour wildfire damage in western Nebraska, meet with officials in Keith County

8 hrs 11 mins ago

Southeast Nebraska fire crews heading west to help tackle wildfires

8 hrs 11 mins ago

Sports

Black Hills State Takes First Two From Softball

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Elkhorn North ends Skutt’s reign in Class B

Papillion-La Vista South returns to Class A title game1

#4 DC West upsets #1 Ogallala 43-39 in C-1 semifinals

McCool Junction wins rubber match with East Butler in D1 quarters

Ag & Outdoor

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March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

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February 27th 2026, 8:27 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

February 27th 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

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