Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Palisade, or 8 miles south of Hayes Center, moving northeast at 30
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...
Hayes Center and Hayes Center State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes Highway 6 near mile marker 56.
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:
Hayes
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov