Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 19:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 908 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Maxwell, or 18 miles southeast of Stapleton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Arnold, Logan, Finchville, Pleasant Hill, and Milldale. This includes Highway 92 between mile markers 240 and 263.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in North Platte. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Logan; Custer; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE