Special Weather Statement for Holt; Garfield; Wheeler
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At 801 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chambers, or 24 miles south of O'Neill, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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At 801 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chambers, or 24 miles south of O'Neill, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Chambers, Bartlett, Cumminsville, Four Corners, Pibel Lake State Recreation Area, Buffalo Flats, and Goose Lake State Wildlife Management Area. This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 164.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:02AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS North Platte NE. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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