Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 3:21PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 321 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ashby, or 34 miles north of Arthur, moving south at 25 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...
Hyannis, Ashby, and Dominick Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 2 between mile markers 132 and 147.
Highway 61 between mile markers 152 and 161.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of, north central and west central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Sheridan; Garden; Grant; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: