Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Kilgore to 7 miles south of Nenzel to 12
miles south of Medicine Lake. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Kilgore, Nenzel, Merritt Reservoir, Crookston, Steer Creek
Campground, Anderson Bridge State Wildlife Management Area, Highway
97 crossing the Niobrara River, and Schoolhouse Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 161 and 194.
Highway 97 between mile markers 109 and 136.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov