Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 16:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Atkinson, or 25 miles southeast of Bassett. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 west central Holt County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for north central Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Holt
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE