Nebraska Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/30/2026 21:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 30 at 11:49PM CDT until July 1 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 9:49pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1149 PM CDT/1049 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 13 miles south of Mullen, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include... Highway 97 crossing the Dismal River and Shimmons Lake. This includes the following highways... Highway 2 between mile markers 191 and 192. Highway 97 between mile markers 47 and 61.
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; Thomas, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE