Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 8:56PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 853 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Hayes Center, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Frontier, southern Lincoln and northeastern Hayes Counties, including
the following locations... Hansen Memorial Reserve State Wildlife
Management Area, Marengo, Maywood, Hayes Center State Wildlife
Management Area, and Somerset.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 39 and 73.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln; Hayes; Frontier
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov