Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 6:40PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Antioch, or 23 miles northeast of Alliance, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Diamond Lake, Smith Lake State Wildlife Management Area, Highway 250
crossing the Niobrara River, Billys Lake, and Argo Hill.
This includes Highway 250 between mile markers 9 and 44.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Sheridan; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov