Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 8:13PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles east of Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, or 22 miles
southeast of Valentine, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Johnstown and Wood Lake.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 218 and 236.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Brown
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE