Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/30/2026 23:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 11:45pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Wellfleet, or 17 miles south of North Platte, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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. Locations impacted include... Brady, Maxwell, Keith, Jeffrey Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, and Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 187 and 204. Highway 83 between mile markers 60 and 70.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in North Platte. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for southwestern Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE