Mesoscale Discussion 1946 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0135 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026 Areas affected...parts of northeast through east central Nebraska Concerning...Severe potential...Severe Thunderstorm Watch likely 572... This has been accompanied by an increase in severe gusts to the north/northwest of Ainsworth and O'Neill. On its current track, it appears likely to approach areas near/west of the Greater Omaha vicinity by 10-11Z. Regardless, a risk for severe winds will likely persist for at least a few more hours, requiring a new severe weather watch issuance. ..Kerr/Smith.. 08/12/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...FSD...OAX...GID...LBF... LAT...LON 43099897 42959838 42439688 42089601 41189634 41169742 41459838 42129968 42519984 42789958 43099897 MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...65-80 MPH MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN