Nebraska Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/30/2026 21:23

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 30 at 11:23PM CDT until July 1 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 9:23pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
TORLBF The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Hooker County in west central Nebraska... Northwestern McPherson County in west central Nebraska... * Until midnight CDT/1100 PM MDT/. * At 1123 PM CDT/1023 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Swan Lake, or 18 miles east of Arthur, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Hooker and northwestern McPherson Counties, including the following locations... Sand Beach Lake, Big Lamunyon Flats, and East Cody Lake. This includes Highway 97 near mile marker 40.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Hooker, NE; McPherson, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE