Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 04:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:07AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 4:07am
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
At 607 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Taylor, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Taylor, Sargent, Comstock, Round Valley, Walworth, Big Oak Canyon, Almeria, Divide Hill, and Kent Diversion Dam State Wildlife Management Area. This includes Highway 183 between mile markers 102 and 128.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in North Platte.
Area Description: 
Blaine; Loup; Custer
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov