Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 01:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:45am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
As a cold front moves through the area, strong winds gusts of 55 mph or stronger can be expected for a brief time prior to sunrise. Although it will still be windy through the day, the threat for the strongest gusts will be early this morning immediately behind the frontal passage.
Area Description: 
Custer; Keith; Perkins; Lincoln; Chase; Hayes; Frontier
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE