Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 8:33PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 6:33pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 832 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, or 30 miles
northeast of Mullen, moving south at 10 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...
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and Highway 83 crossing Goose
Creek.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 175 and 185.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Cherry; Western Cherry
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE