Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 15:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Curtis, moving south 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 northwestern Frontier County. This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 41 and 45.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Frontier
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov