⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Sheridan – Thursday, August 27, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:27PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Details

At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Box Butte Reservoir, or 18 miles southwest of Hay
Springs, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Sheridan County.

Instructions

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.