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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service North Platte NE

1008 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

NEZ059-041600-

Lincoln NE-

1008 AM CDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY

THROUGH 1100 AM CDT...



At 1007 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

North Platte, moving east at 35 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, Maxwell, North Platte Airport, and Keith.



This includes the following highways...

 Highway 97 between mile markers 1 and 11.

 Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 173 and 186.

 Highway 83 between mile markers 79 and 102.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio

stations and available television stations for additional information

and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.



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LAT...LON 4106 10085 4134 10087 4138 10026 4110 10025

TIME...MOT...LOC 1507Z 255DEG 31KT 4117 10078 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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JWS