Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 2:19PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 218 PM CDT/118 PM MDT/, conditions are becoming favorable for the
development of landspout tornadoes in and close to the highlighted
area. However, at this time it is unknown which if any storm would
produce a landspout. Any landspouts which develop are expected to
pose a limited threat.
Locations impacted include...
Ogallala, Imperial, Grant, Paxton, Brule, Madrid, Venango, Elsie,
Lamar, Chase, Grainton, Brandon, Megeath, Wild Horse Spring, and
Wanamaker State Wildfire Management Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 61 between mile markers 41 and 86.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 109 and 150.
Landspout tornadoes can form with a developing thunderstorm before
rain, hail, and even thunder is observed. Landspout tornadoes are not
usually associated with a wall cloud and are often difficult to
detect with weather radar.
Area Description:
Deuel; Keith; Perkins; Lincoln; Chase
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: