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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
517 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NEZ029-082300-
Wheeler NE-
517 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WHEELER COUNTY
THROUGH 600 PM CDT...

At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ericson, or 17 miles northeast of Ord, moving east at 15 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...
Ericson and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 136.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 4175 9873 4178 9871 4186 9830 4174 9830
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 281DEG 11KT 4174 9865 

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

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