Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:55PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 555 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Big Springs, moving east at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Grant and Wild Horse Spring.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 68 and 78.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Perkins
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov