Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 729 PM CDT/629 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Champion to
8 miles north of Benkelman. Movement was northeast at 30 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Champion around 635 PM MDT.
Imperial and Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area around 640 PM
MDT.
Enders around 645 PM MDT.
Wauneta around 655 PM MDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Hamlet, Crete,
Center Dam Campground, Wanamaker State Wildfire Management Area, Area
A Campground, Church Grove Campground, and Chase.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 25 and 52.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Chase; Hayes
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov