Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:59AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:59am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 559 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Page, or 10 miles southeast of O'Neill, moving southeast at 25 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...
Ewing, Page, and Inman.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 316 and 328.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Holt
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov