Special Weather Statement 09/20/2024 23:08 for Nebraska areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 1:08AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2024 - 11:08pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Description: 
At 108 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 16 miles south of Long Pine, or 16 miles south of Ainsworth, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hofeld Lake, Raven, Duff, Pony Lake, Sybrant, Jones Lake, Twin Lakes State Wildlife Management Area, and Johnsons Corner. This includes Highway 183 between mile markers 156 and 176.
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.
Area Description: 
Brown; Rock; Holt
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE