May 16, 2021

Hail blankets roads near Grant to create wintery scene

Posted May 16, 2021 2:59 AM

By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-As severe weather moved across the area Saturday evening, things were looking a bit like winter in Perkins County.

Severe storms prompted warnings across southwest Nebraska bringing wind, hail, rain, and continuous lighting.

Hail blankets the roadway six miles north of Grant on Saturday evening. Photo: Russ and Davon DaMoude (Facebook)
Hail blankets the roadway six miles north of Grant on Saturday evening. Photo: Russ and Davon DaMoude (Facebook)

In Perkins County, hail blanketed the roadways creating a scene that looked more like mid-December than mid-May.

Chances for thunderstorms continue through the overnight.

Video from Nebraska Storm Chasing Network just north of Cody Park in North Platte on Saturday.

More hail near Grant.

Hail north of North Platte