Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 20:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 10:09PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1008 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fort Hartsuff State Park, or 8 miles southeast of Burwell, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Buffalo Flats, Gables, and Sunfish Lake. This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 149 and 157.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for north central Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Garfield; Wheeler
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE