Platte County Emergency Management

Platte County Emergency Management Platte County Emergency Management embraces the "Whole Community" concept when planning, preparing, and practicing for emergencies.

05/30/2026
05/24/2026

A 25 to 40% chance for some storms is forecast this afternoon and evening, with the highest chances in northeast Nebraska. A conditional threat for severe storms exists as well. Make sure you stay weather aware!

05/17/2026

5-17-26. Be weather aware today. Storm initiation is forecast to form west of Grand Island and move east. Expected to be in our area 5-7 time frame. Tornado warnings are possible with some strong strong tornadoes. Large hail and strong winds are the other threats.

05/17/2026

The chance of a tornado developing this evening has climbed in east-central Nebraska (Omaha/Council Bluffs/Lincoln/Wahoo).

A quick look at our history suggests this is the highest forecast probability of a tornado in the Omaha area since June 2014.

05/16/2026

Two rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today/tonight. Large hail, strong winds and a few tornadoes will all be possible. Have multiple ways to receive warnings over the next few days.

04/25/2026
04/23/2026

Scattered thunderstorms will develop in the shaded area, and one to three of them may become strong to severe within the brighter red shaded area. If storms are able to become severe, hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts up to 60 mph would be possible.

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2610 14th Street
Columbus, NE
68601

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