{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9e75c6bedbb88458c501202989a5151bee9ed755.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9e75c6bedbb88458c501202989a5151bee9ed755.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS North Platte NE"},"word_count":156,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lincoln; Hayes\n**Issued by:** NWS North Platte NE\n**Sent:** 2026-09-17T17:46:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-17T17:46:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-17T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nHayes Center, moving northeast at 35 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nHayes Center, Dickens, Marengo, and Somerset.\n\nThis includes Highway 83 between mile markers 58 and 59.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nHeavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nTo report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement\nagency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service\noffice in North Platte."}