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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1012 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
 
NEZ079-080-220430-
Hitchcock NE-Dundy NE-
1012 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN HITCHCOCK AND
CENTRAL DUNDY COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 PM MDT/1130 PM CDT/...

At 1012 PM MDT/1112 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of
Wauneta to 14 miles northwest of Benkelman to 16 miles northeast of
Haigler. Movement was south at 20 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 outdoor objects is 
         possible.

These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Hitchcock and central Dundy Counties, including the following
locations... Max.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MDT/200 AM
CDT/ for southwestern Nebraska.

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LAT...LON 4014 10114 4003 10187 4029 10191 4032 10126
TIME...MOT...LOC 0412Z 345DEG 18KT 4025 10142 4022 10170 4022 10180 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Alexander