Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 8:55PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 854 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Ellsworth, or 26 miles east of Alliance, moving
northeast at 5 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...
Snow Lake, Watson Lake, Diamond Lake, Wolf Hill, and Argo Hill.
This includes Highway 250 between mile markers 3 and 23.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description:
Sheridan
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov