Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:02PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:02pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Johnstown, or 22 miles southeast of Valentine, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Wood Lake.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 214 and 225.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Brown
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov