Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/27/2026 16:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:27PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Box Butte Reservoir, or 18 miles southwest of Hay Springs, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Sheridan County.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Sheridan
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov