Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 1:36PM CDT until May 17 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 135 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 17 miles west of Naper to 8 miles north of Newport,
moving northeast at 50 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...
Bassett, Springview, Naper, Burton, Nets Peak, Thomas Creek State
Wildlife Management Area, Mariaville, Mills, and Brocksburg.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 259 and 263.
Highway 12 between mile markers 58 and 108.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Boyd, NE; Holt, NE; Keya Paha, NE; Rock, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov