Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:21PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 821 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Lynch, or 12 miles southeast of Spencer, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Page, Midway, Scottville, and Opportunity.
This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 195 and 204.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boyd; Holt
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov