Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 19:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:30pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 930 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, or near North Platte, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... North Platte, Maxwell, North Platte Airport, Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, and Keith. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 176 and 190. Highway 83 between mile markers 73 and 99.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE