Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles west of Amelia, or 27 miles north of Burwell,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Chambers, Amelia, Sunfish Lake, and Carson Lake.
This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 155 and 161.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Holt; Garfield; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov