Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 18:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 854 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lushton, or 8 miles southwest of York, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lushton around 900 PM CDT. McCool Junction around 905 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 341 and 352.
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 east central Nebraska.
Area Description: 
York
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE