Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 10:24PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1024 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Chadron, moving east at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, White Clay, Clinton, Intersection of
Highway 87 and Craven Creek Road, Lone Butte, Intersection of Beaver
Creek Road and White Clay Creek Road, Highway 27 crossing the
Niobrara River, Intersection of Highway 87 and Larabee Road, Highway
250 crossing the Niobrara River, Walgren Lake State Recreation Area,
Mount Maria, Shell Lake State Wildlife Management Area, Rock Hill,
Intersection of Highway 27 and Mills Road, Pine Ridge, Hoover Lake,
Metcalf State Wildlife Management Area, and Intersection of Highway
87 and Antelope Road.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 74 and 115.
Highway 250 between mile markers 30 and 48.
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:
Sheridan; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov