Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 15:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 5:02PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 502 PM CDT/402 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area to near Palisade. Movement was east at 15 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... Imperial, Hayes Center, Wauneta, Enders, Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, Hamlet, Center Dam Campground, Area A Campground, and Church Grove Campground. This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 25 and 30.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in North Platte.
Area Description: 
Chase; Hayes
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE