Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:31PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Merna to 10 miles south of Anselmo to 6
miles north of Arnold. Movement was south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Broken Bow, Arnold, Callaway, Merna, Anselmo, Victoria Springs State
Recreation Area, Pleasant Hill, Pressey State Wildlife Management
Area, Milldale, Finchville, and Lodi.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 2 between mile markers 249 and 280.
Highway 92 between mile markers 248 and 273.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Custer
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov