Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 23:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 11:15pm
Expires: 
June 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
At 114 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Kilgore, or 11 miles west of Valentine, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Valentine, Crookston, Highway 97 crossing the Niobrara River, and Sparks. This includes the following highways... Highway 20 between mile markers 181 and 199. Highway 97 between mile markers 127 and 141. Highway 83 between mile markers 213 and 222. Highway 12 between mile markers 1 and 20.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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; Keya Paha; Western Cherry
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE