Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:57PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lewellen, or near Oshkosh, 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...
Lewellen and Bluewater Battlefield State Historical Park.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov