Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Johnstown, or 18 miles west of Ainsworth, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Johnstown.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 222 and 237.
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