Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 11:53AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 9:53am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1153 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ewing, or 19 miles southeast of O'Neill, moving southeast at 40 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...
Ewing and Knievels Corner.
This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 320 and 326.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Holt
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov