Heat Advisory: High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses in Kansas and Nebraska Counties
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses Tuesday afternoon.
Clay County, Nebraska FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Clay County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
4 reportsHeat Advisory in Effect for South Central and Southeastern Nebraska
Forecasters warn of feels-like temperatures up to 110 degrees through the Labor Day weekend.
Heat Advisory Extended Through Friday for Phillips, Smith, Jewell and Other Counties
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska, including Phillips, Smith, and Jewell counties.
National Weather Service Issues Dense Fog Advisory for Nine Nebraska Counties
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10:00 AM CDT on August 20, 2026, for parts of Nebraska.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsFillmore County Designated for Major Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms
Fillmore County, Nebraska, is covered under a federal major disaster declaration, though individual household aid is not available.
Thayer County Declared Major Disaster Area for Severe Storms; Public Assistance Approved
Federal funding has been granted to governments and nonprofits in Thayer County, but Individual Assistance for households was not declared.
Nursing Home Enforcement
2 reportsAccura HealthCare of Kenesaw Fined $26,810 by CMS
The federal enforcement record lists a fine against the Nebraska nursing home, processed in August 2026.
Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska Issued Federal Payment Denial Penalty
CMS enforcement documentation shows Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska, was subject to a three-day payment denial penalty starting June 2, 2026.
Plane Crashes
1 reportNTSB Investigating Fatal Agricultural Plane Crash Near Henderson, Nebraska
One person aboard a Piper PA-36-300 was killed in the June 12, 2026 accident, according to the accident record; the cause has not been determined.