Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 16:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from near Chapman to Palmer. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 west central Hamilton, southwestern Merrick, southeastern Howard and northeastern Hall Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south central and central Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Howard; Merrick; Hall; Hamilton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE