Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 11:42PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1142 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elsie, or 17 miles east of Grant, moving south at 15 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...
Elsie.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Perkins
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov