Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 12:38AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1238 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kilgore, or 22 miles west of Valentine, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kilgore and Crookston.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 170 and 186.
Highway 83 between mile markers 221 and 222.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in North Platte.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for north central
Nebraska.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for
north central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
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