Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 1:24AM CDT until August 12 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 11:24pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 123 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of
Merritt Reservoir, or 15 miles southwest of Valentine, moving
southeast at 40 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.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Cherry County, including the following locations... Big
Alkali Lake State Wildlife Management Area, Highway 97 crossing the
Niobrara River, and Schlagel Creek State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 97 between mile markers 115 and 138.
Highway 83 between mile markers 196 and 206.
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