Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 7:41AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 5:41am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 741 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Maxwell, or 12 miles southeast of North Platte,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Maxwell, Keith, and Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 185 and
195.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov