Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 22:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 11:08PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:08pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 1108 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Venango, or 13 miles west of Grant, moving southeast at 20 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... Venango, Brandon, and Wild Horse Spring. This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 71 and 78.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Perkins
Forcast Office: 
NWS North Platte NE