| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Sheridan; Western Cherry |
| Effective | 9/27/2026, 8:19:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 9/27/2026, 9:00:00 PM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued September 27 at 7:19PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Details
At 719 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles north of Ellsworth, or 28 miles southeast of Rushville, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include…
Big Hill, Billys Lake, Argo Hill, and Morgan Lake.
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.
This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.
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