⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Sheridan; Western Cherry – Monday, August 10, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 5:59PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Details

At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27
miles southeast of Gordon, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 185 and 208.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of and north central Nebraska.

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