Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 27 at 8:43PM CDT until August 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 841 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles southwest of Callaway to 6 miles east of
Brady to 9 miles north of Wellfleet, moving south at 45 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR WESTERN DAWSON COUNTY.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Automated Weather Station. At 836 PM CDT, the sensor at
North Platte Regional Airport gusted to 75 MPH.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
These severe storms will be near...
Gothenburg around 845 PM CDT.
Willow Island around 855 PM CDT.
Cozad around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Farnam.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 228.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms will produce widespread
wind damage across western Dawson County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Dawson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Hastings NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov