Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 10:22PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 8:22pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Arnold, or 18 miles northeast of Stapleton, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Brewster, Dunning, Linscott, and Almeria Meadow State Wildlife
Management Area.
This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 235 and 252.
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.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Brown; Blaine; Loup; Logan; Custer
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: