Kansas, Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 01:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:38AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:38am
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 2:30am
Description: 
At 338 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Naponee, or 20 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Smith, northeastern Phillips, southern Franklin and southeastern Harlan Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Phillips; Smith; Harlan; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov