Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:19PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:19pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Medicine Lake, or 31 miles south of Martin, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Medicine Lake, Indian Hill, Intersection of Highway 61 and Shadbolt
Road, and Schoolhouse Lake.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 209 and 214.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov