Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 11:16PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1116 PM CDT/1016 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Sarben, or 23 miles east of Ogallala, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Sutherland, Sarben, Coker, O'Fallons, and Big Bald Hill.
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 153 and
162.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Keith; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov