Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS North Platte NE
AREA: Lincoln
SENT: 2026-07-02T21:30:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

At 930 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, or near North Platte, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

Locations impacted include…
North Platte, Maxwell, North Platte Airport, Lake Maloney State
Recreation Area, and Keith.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 176 and 190.
Highway 83 between mile markers 73 and 99.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
southwestern Nebraska.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-02T22:15:00-05:00