WWUS83 KGID 082257 SPSGID Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 557 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 NEZ085-082330- Webster NE- 557 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN WEBSTER COUNTY THROUGH 630 PM CDT... At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cowles, or 28 miles south of Hastings, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Webster County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south central Nebraska. && LAT...LON 4011 9843 4015 9859 4035 9860 4035 9827 TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 194DEG 11KT 4018 9850 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Thies