Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 5:27PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, or 27 miles north of Oshkosh,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Jerry Lake, Deer Lake,
Britton Lake, and Kincaid Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Garden
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov