Special Weather Statement for Sheridan; Western Cherry
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Sheridan, Western Cherry
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 551 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Gordon to near Hay Springs. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. 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. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 551 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Gordon to near Hay Springs. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gordon, Rushville, Hay Springs, White Clay, Clinton, Intersection of Highway 87 and Craven Creek Road, Big Hill, Billys Lake, Lone Butte, Intersection of Beaver Creek Road and White Clay Creek Road, Intersection of Highway 87 and Larabee Road, Rock Hill, Pine Ridge, Diamond Lake, Metcalf State Wildlife Management Area, Highway 61 crossing the Snake River, Morgan Lake, Highway 27 crossing the Niobrara River, Mount Maria, and Highway 250 crossing the Niobrara River. This includes the following highways... Highway 20 between mile markers 74 and 119. Highway 250 between mile markers 9 and 48. Highway 61 between mile markers 198 and 205.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:51AM MDT 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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