Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 11:52AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Merritt Reservoir, or 30 miles southwest of Valentine,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 97 between mile markers 100 and 114.
Highway 83 between mile markers 183 and 186.
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:
Eastern Cherry; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov