Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 01:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:40AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:40am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
At 340 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Osborne, or 31 miles north of Russell, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Osborne County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Osborne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE