Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 30 at 3:21PM CDT until July 30 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 320 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Valentine to 16 miles south of Sicangu Village to
near Merritt Reservoir, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Valentine, Highway 97 crossing the Niobrara River, and Schlagel Creek
State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 187 and 198.
Highway 97 between mile markers 122 and 141.
Highway 83 between mile markers 213 and 222.
Highway 12 near mile marker 1.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cherry, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov