Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:58PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1058 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles southeast of Rushville, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Watson Lake, Big Hill, Billys Lake, Wolf Hill, and Argo Hill.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sheridan; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov