Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 14:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 4:17PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wauneta, or 14 miles west of Hayes Center, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Hamlet.
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.
Area Description: 
Hayes
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE