Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 7:42PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of North Platte, moving northeast at 40 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Lincoln, southwestern Logan and southeastern McPherson Counties.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 92 between mile markers 216 and 222.
Highway 97 between mile markers 4 and 13.
Highway 83 between mile markers 98 and 106.
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; Logan; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov