Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 7:34am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 933 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Merna, or 11 miles northwest of Broken Bow, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Broken Bow, Merna, Anselmo, Berwyn, Victoria Springs State Recreation
Area, Weissert, Westerville, Lillian, and Round Valley.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 183 between mile markers 96 and 105.
Highway 2 between mile markers 257 and 289.
Highway 92 between mile markers 265 and 273.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Custer
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov