Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, or 22 miles south of Valentine,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and Wood Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 215 and 223.
Highway 83 between mile markers 184 and 193.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Brown
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE