Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Medicine Lake, or 38 miles north of Mullen, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kilgore, Nenzel, Crookston, Schoolhouse Lake, Steer Creek Campground,
and Anderson Bridge State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 162 and 189.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Lightning is occurring with this storm. With limited accompanying
rainfall, rangeland fire starts due to lightning strikes are
possible.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in North Platte.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: