Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 28 at 12:28AM CDT until June 28 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1227 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast
of Merritt Reservoir, or 13 miles southwest of Valentine, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Valentine, Merritt Reservoir, Highway 97 crossing the Niobrara River,
Anderson Bridge State Wildlife Management Area, and Schlagel Creek
State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 187 and 207.
Highway 97 between mile markers 111 and 141.
Highway 83 between mile markers 201 and 222.
Highway 12 between mile markers 1 and 5.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
North Platte.
If on or near Merritt Reservoir, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now!
Area Description:
Cherry, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: