Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles south of Johnstown, or 16 miles southwest of Ainsworth, moving
east at 45 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...
Hofeld Lake, Raven, Jones Lake, Moon Lake, Long Lake State Wildlife
Management Area, and Johnsons Corner.
This includes Highway 7 between mile markers 21 and 38.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
north central Nebraska.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Brown
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov