Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 3:34PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Wellfleet, or 10 miles west of Curtis, moving
southeast 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 west central
Frontier County.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 37 and 46.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Frontier
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov