Special Weather Statement for Lincoln
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What you need to know
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- Lincoln
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What is happening
At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Maxwell, or 18 miles southeast of North Platte, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Maxwell, or 18 miles southeast of North Platte, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Jeffrey Canyon State Wildlife Management Area and Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 198 and 200.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
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Source and limitations
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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