Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 7:23PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Sutherland, or 16 miles southwest of Tryon, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Lincoln and south central McPherson Counties.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 92 between mile markers 199 and 200.
Highway 97 between mile markers 10 and 19.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
and west central Nebraska.
Area Description:
McPherson; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov