Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:55PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Chambers, or 12 miles southwest of O'Neill, moving
east at 20 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...
O'Neill and Inman.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 309 and 322.
Highway 281 between mile markers 167 and 182.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Holt
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov