Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 910 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southeast of Gordon, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Merriman, Highway 61 Crossing The Niobrara River, Intersection of
Highway 61 and Shadbolt Road, and Intersection of Highway 20 and
Irwin Road.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 119 and 137.
Highway 61 between mile markers 208 and 226.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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:
Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: