Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 7:34PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 734 PM CDT/634 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms 9 miles east of Whitman, or 17 miles west of
Mullen, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Mullen, Whitman, Carr Lake, Hecla, Kelso, and Weir.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 2 between mile markers 157 and 190.
Highway 97 between mile markers 64 and 78.
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/1100 PM MDT/ for
north central and west central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Grant; Hooker; Thomas; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov