Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1136 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles west of Brownlee, or 22 miles north of Mullen, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size 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...
Highway 97 crossing the North Loup River, Marsh Flat, and Highway 97
crossing Big Creek.
This includes Highway 97 between mile markers 82 and 109.
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