Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 30 at 5:13PM CDT until July 30 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 511 PM CDT/411 PM MDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a
line extending from 9 miles southeast of Valentine National Wildlife
Refuge to near Brownlee to 11 miles north of Seneca, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Mesonet reported gusts of 72 to 80 mph.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Seneca, Brownlee, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Marsh Flat,
Giant Hill, Highway 83 crossing Goose Creek, and Highway 83 crossing
the North Loup River.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 2 between mile markers 193 and 198.
Highway 97 between mile markers 82 and 88.
Highway 83 between mile markers 156 and 188.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across southern Cherry County, northeastern Hooker
County, and northwestern Thomas County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Cherry, NE; Hooker, NE; Thomas, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov