Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 10:26PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 8:26pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Amelia, or 21 miles northeast of Burwell, moving north
at 35 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Amelia around 1040 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Inman, Carson Lake,
and Sunfish Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 314 and 317.
Highway 281 between mile markers 163 and 180.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Holt; Garfield; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov