Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 8:42pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, or 8 miles southwest of North
Platte, moving northeast at 30 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...
North Platte, North Platte Airport, Lake Maloney State Recreation
Area, and Birdwood.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 97 between mile markers 1 and 3.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 170 and 185.
Highway 83 between mile markers 75 and 87.
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:
Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov