Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 17:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 7:54PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 5:54pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 754 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Arnold, or 20 miles southeast of Stapleton, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Lincoln and west central Custer Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Custer; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE