Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 1:13PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Moorefield to near Stockville to 10 miles
southwest of Curtis. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Curtis, Eustis, Moorefield, Stockville, Medicine Creek Reservoir
State Recreation Area, Orafino, Freedom, and Dancing Leaf Earth
Lodge.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 36 and 45.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Lincoln; Frontier
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov