Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region

Hail up to 2 inches, 61 mph wind gusts and funnel cloud reports highlighted Monday's severe weather across the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeastern Colorado.

June 2, 2026Updated: June 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region

Regional

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

In May, a devastating fire threatened to rip the heart out of Creighton’s Main Street, destroying four local businesses.

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

State

2026 Homestead Days Weekend

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region

Regional

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

State

2026 Homestead Days Weekend

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Lexington Crossroads Mission Avenue facility opening

Gordon leather purse designer sells products all over the world

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities