Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:03PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 502 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Lewellen, or 10 miles north of Big Springs, moving
northeast at 25 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...
Lewellen, Ash Hollow State Historical Park, Eagle Gulch Campground,
Ruthon, Belmar, Clear Creek State Wildlife Management Area, McKeag,
Otter Creek Campground, and Windlass Hill.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 61 between mile markers 109 and 113.
Highway 92 between mile markers 115 and 130.
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:
Garden; Arthur; Deuel; Keith
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov