Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 10:34PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 8:34pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1034 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ainsworth, moving north at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Ainsworth, Johnstown, Norden, Keller Park State Recreation Area,
Bobcat State Wildlife Management Area, Antelope Peak, Meadville, and
North River Trail.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 183 near mile marker 203.
Highway 20 between mile markers 226 and 247.
Highway 12 between mile markers 19 and 50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central
Nebraska.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Keya Paha; Brown
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov