Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Brief tornadoes were confirmed near Kimball while multiple landspouts spun up near Pine Bluffs as severe storms rolled across the High Plains.

May 22, 2026Updated: May 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Regional

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State

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Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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