Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:59PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM CDT/459 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 12 miles north of Sarben, or 22 miles southwest of
Tryon, moving east at 10 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Keith
and northwestern Lincoln Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000
PM MDT/ for southwestern Nebraska.
Area Description:
Keith; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov