Special Weather Statement, NWS North Platte, NE

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
306 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 304 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

The primary concern for the short term revolves around the potential
for severe convection this afternoon and evening.

Currently, the area continues to sit in northwesterly flow aloft,
positioned between a high over the western CONUS and an upper low
over Ontario/Quebec. A shortwave trough embedded in the mean flow
continues to push southeast through the Dakotas and Nebraska this
afternoon. Convective initiation is now underway over the Black
Hills in southwestern South Dakota.

This convection initiating over the Black Hills will be the primary
focus for severe chances later this afternoon and evening. High-res
guidance remains in somewhat good agreement with this activity
expected to progress southeast in the mean flow into the
northwestern CWA. The background synoptic environment remains
supportive of strong to severe storms, with deep layer shear on the
order of 30 to 40kts. Lapse rates remain steep as well, and given
the multiple reports of severe hail earlier this morning, the
environment will continue to support large hail this afternoon.
Diurnal mixing continues over the Sandhills/northern Nebraska this
afternoon, and should promote a deeply mixed boundary layer
supportive of strong outflow winds as well. Storms should begin to
push into northern portions of the CWA, near HWY 2, around 4-5pm
CDT, and continue through much of the evening. Another area to watch
for development will be along a residual outflow boundary from
convection this morning draped across southwest Nebraska. Vertical
development in the cumulus field near this boundary has been limited
thus far, though trends will continue to be monitored. The
environment remains supportive of a strong to severe storm along
this boundary should one develop.

The development of a low level jet will help to sustain ongoing
storms overnight. Additionally, further development in association
with the LLJ could linger across central into north central Nebraska
into late tomorrow morning. Lingering elevated instability and steep
lapse rates aloft could lead to a few storms with marginally severe
hail.

For tomorrow, additional thunderstorm activity is possible across
portions of central and north central Nebraska in the afternoon
hours. Another weak upper wave is progged to drop southeast through
the area and could spark a few storms by late afternoon. Much like
today, lapse rates remain steep enough aloft to support a threat for
large hail. High-res guidance suggests the greatest risk will
remain near and east of HWY 83.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 304 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

An upper low is still progged to meander into the upper Midwest
early next week and keep a bulk of any precipitation to our
southeast. The upper flow pattern begins to transition to more zonal
by early week in the wake of this low. By midweek, flow looks to be
more southwesterly ahead of a stronger upper low entering the
Pacific Northwest. This will lead to good moisture advection into
the Plains, and will set the stage for the next good chance for
widespread precipitation. Some discrepancies remain in both
deterministic/ensemble guidance however recent trends have been for
a wetter system. These trends will be monitored, though confidence
is gradually beginning to build in a more widespread rainfall event,
with QPFs of 0.5-1.0"+ possible for much of the area. A cold front
will pass through the area in the Thursday/Friday timeframe and
could lead to a few days of below average highs into next weekend,
in the middle to upper 70s.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1228 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

Most terminals across western and north central Nebraska will
remain in VFR through Sunday morning. However, isolated to
scattered thunderstorms will affect portions of the area early
this afternoon (southwest) and again later this evening into
tonight (much of western). Expect gusty erratic winds, possibly
large hail, and tempo heavy rain to reduce visby. In addition,
southerly surface winds will gust to near 25 kts this afternoon
across the Sandhills. Skies begin to clear and winds lighten
overnight.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Brown
LONG TERM...Brown
AVIATION...Snively

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
308 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-152015-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
308 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021 /208 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and
north central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will move southeast across
portions of western Nebraska through tonight. Some of the storms
may be severe, capable of producing large hail and damaging winds.
The area and timing of greatest concern lies generally along and
west of Highway 83 though midnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

Additional thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening, some of
which may produce hail and strong winds.

Potential exists for widespread thunderstorm activity Wednesday
through Saturday. The severe threat is uncertain at this time,
although some locations may receive significant rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please relay any information about observed severe weather or
rainfall amounts to the NWS.

&&

Get your weather, hydrological, and climate information at
http://www.weather.gov/northplatte

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
129 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NEZ059-070-071-141915-
Frontier NE-Hayes NE-Lincoln NE-
129 PM CDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Frontier, southwestern Lincoln and northeastern Hayes Counties
through 215 PM CDT...

At 129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dickens, or 20 miles southwest of North Platte, moving southeast at
20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wellfleet, Dickens and Somerset.

This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 51 and 66.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4090 10112 4099 10105 4082 10054 4060 10074
TIME...MOT...LOC 1829Z 303DEG 18KT 4089 10100

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

NMJ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
416 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NEZ004-142315-
Sheridan NE-
416 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Sheridan County through 515 PM MDT...

At 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chadron, moving southeast at 10 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 damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Metcalf State Wildlife Management Area and Intersection of Beaver
Creek Road and White Clay Creek Road.

This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 74 and 77.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4293 10279 4289 10260 4264 10276 4265 10278
      4277 10278 4278 10277 4279 10279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 296DEG 7KT 4284 10289

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

NMJ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
421 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NEZ004-094-142300-
Sheridan NE-Western Cherry NE-
421 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Cherry
and east central Sheridan Counties through 500 PM MDT...

At 421 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southeast of Rushville, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Highway 27 crossing the Niobrara River, Big Hill, Billys Lake and
Morgan Lake.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4252 10236 4267 10223 4255 10182 4232 10201
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 300DEG 12KT 4256 10221

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

NMJ

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTH PLATTE NE
545 PM CDT SAT AUG 14 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0541 PM     HAIL             10 NNW HAY SPRINGS      42.82N 102.76W
08/14/2021  E0.88 INCH       SHERIDAN           NE   PUBLIC

&&

JGOMEZ

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTH PLATTE NE
549 PM CDT SAT AUG 14 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 PM     HAIL             16 S GORDON             42.57N 102.20W
08/14/2021  E1.00 INCH       SHERIDAN           NE   PUBLIC

            HAILED FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.

&&

JGOMEZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
456 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

NEZ004-094-142345-
Sheridan NE-Western Cherry NE-
456 PM MDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Cherry
and southeastern Sheridan Counties through 545 PM MDT...

At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles southeast of Rushville, moving south at 10 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 damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Big Hill, Billys Lake, Wolf Hill and Argo Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 1100 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of and north central Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4251 10232 4255 10208 4225 10194 4221 10231
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 348DEG 9KT 4244 10220

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

NMJ