Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Cherry County, NE
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NWS North Platte has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Cherry County in north central Nebraska until 5:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Cherry County, Nebraska
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS North Platte NE
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in North Platte NE on August 24 at 5:04 PM CDT. The alert is effective from 2026-08-24T17:04:00-05:00 until 2026-08-24T17:45:00-05:00.
Affected Areas
Central Cherry County in north central Nebraska, including Highway 97 between mile markers 96 and 112. The storm was located 14 miles southwest of Merritt Reservoir, or 32 miles north of Mullen, moving east at 15 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts. Radar indicated.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT on August 24, 2026. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Cherry County.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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