Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 3 at 4:42PM MDT until July 3 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 440 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast
of Rushville, moving east at 20 mph. A second storm capable of large
hail was located 10 miles southwest of Hay Springs, also moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rushville, Clinton, Lone Butte, Highway 27 crossing the Niobrara
River, Smith Lake State Wildlife Management Area, Highway 250
crossing the Niobrara River, Intersection of Highway 87 and Antelope
Road, Walgren Lake State Recreation Area, and Intersection of Highway
27 and Mills Road.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 85 and 100.
Highway 250 between mile markers 24 and 48.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Sheridan, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: