Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 1:58AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 11:58pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 158 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, or 10 miles southeast of North
Platte, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Brady, Maxwell, Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, Keith, Cottonwood
Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, and Etna.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 182 and 197.
Highway 83 between mile markers 69 and 78.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Custer; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: