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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
822 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

NEC005-101-117-280145-
/O.CON.KLBF.SV.W.0409.000000T0000Z-260828T0145Z/
Arthur NE-Keith NE-McPherson NE-
822 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM
CDT/745 PM MDT/ FOR SOUTHEASTERN ARTHUR...NORTHEASTERN KEITH AND
SOUTHWESTERN MCPHERSON COUNTIES...

At 822 PM CDT/722 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles
southeast of Arthur, moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Keystone, Kingsley Dam, Big Bald Hill, Broganville, and Bucktail
Lake.

This includes Highway 61 near mile marker 95.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
North Platte.

&&

LAT...LON 4154 10164 4156 10139 4120 10135 4119 10167
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 346DEG 20KT 4146 10153

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

NMJ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
NEC041-111-280200-
/O.NEW.KLBF.SV.W.0410.260828T0119Z-260828T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
819 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska...
  Southwestern Custer County in central Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 819 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 10 miles southwest of Arnold to near Maxwell to near
  Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area, moving south at 55 mph.

  THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR NORTH PLATTE.

  HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
           homes will be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and
           businesses will have substantial roof and window damage.
           Expect extensive tree damage and power outages.

* Locations impacted include...
  North Platte, Sutherland, Hershey, Brady, Maxwell, Wellfleet, Lake
  Maloney State Recreation Area, North Platte Airport, Keith,
  Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, Etna, Hansen
  Memorial Reserve State Wildlife Management Area, Jeffrey Canyon
  State Wildlife Management Area, O`Fallons, Birdwood, Somerset, and
  Vroman.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 97 between mile markers 1 and 4.
 Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 160 and 207.
 Highway 83 between mile markers 52 and 94.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4070 10078 4118 10113 4137 10007 4105 9977
      4104 10023 4070 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 338DEG 47KT 4128 10028 4115 10052 4112 10105

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...90 MPH

$$

Brown

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
NEC041-101-111-113-117-280145-
/O.NEW.KLBF.SV.W.0407.260828T0043Z-260828T0145Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
743 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Keith County in southwestern Nebraska...
  Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska...
  Logan County in west central Nebraska...
  Southern McPherson County in west central Nebraska...
  Southwestern Custer County in central Nebraska...

* Until 845 PM CDT/745 PM MDT/.

* At 742 PM CDT/642 PM MDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
  a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Halsey to near Ringgold
  to 17 miles east of Arthur, moving southeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
           tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
           roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  North Platte, Stapleton, Sutherland, Hershey, Arnold, Callaway,
  Brady, Maxwell, Gandy, Lake Maloney State Recreation Area,
  Ringgold, Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area, North Platte
  Airport, Keith, Logan, Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management
  Area, O`Fallons, Tarboz Lake, Shanklin Bluff, and Finchville.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 92 between mile markers 211 and 257.
 Highway 97 between mile markers 1 and 25.
 Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 151 and 208.
 Highway 83 between mile markers 63 and 118.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4085 10124 4145 10131 4157 10049 4173 10025
      4105 9974 4105 10022 4086 10023 4083 10031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 330DEG 39KT 4178 10036 4146 10079 4149 10137

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

Brown

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
NEC047-280200-
/O.NEW.KGID.SV.W.0276.260828T0123Z-260828T0200Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
823 PM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Western Dawson County in south central Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 822 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Arnold to 12 miles north of Brady to near Lake
  Maloney State Recreation Area, moving south at 45 mph.

  THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR WESTERN DAWSON COUNTY INCLUDING
  THE GOTHENBURG AREA.

  HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

  SOURCE...Automated Weather Station.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
           considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
           Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
  Gothenburg around 845 PM CDT.
  Willow Island around 855 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Farnam.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 228.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across parts of eastern Lincoln and southwestern Custer
counties. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away
from windows!
&&

LAT...LON 4104 10022 4105 9981 4095 9974 4070 9998
      4070 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 341DEG 41KT 4138 10017 4120 10033 4108 10081

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

Pfannkuch

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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