Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 10:43PM CDT until July 2 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 8:43pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1043 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest
of Lynch, or 12 miles south of Spencer, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lynch, Bristow, Spencer Dam, Midway, Scottville, Anncar, and Redbird
State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 281 between mile markers 196 and 213.
Highway 12 between mile markers 127 and 140.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
North Platte.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Boyd, NE; Holt, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender: