Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:07AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:07am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 607 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Taylor, moving southeast at 25 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...
Taylor, Sargent, Comstock, Round Valley, Walworth, Big Oak Canyon,
Almeria, Divide Hill, and Kent Diversion Dam State Wildlife
Management Area.
This includes Highway 183 between mile markers 102 and 128.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in North Platte.
Area Description:
Blaine; Loup; Custer
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov