Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 1:28AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 11:28pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 128 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nenzel, or 24 miles west of Valentine, moving northeast at 35 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...
Kilgore, Nenzel, and Anderson Bridge State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 167 and 184.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: