Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rushville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rushville, Hay Springs, Clinton, Lone Butte, Intersection of Highway
87 and Antelope Road, and Walgren Lake State Recreation Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 79 and 101.
Highway 250 between mile markers 42 and 48.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description:
Sheridan
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: