FLUS43 KLBF 072006 HWOLBF Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service North Platte NE 306 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-082015- Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant- Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan- Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier- Western Cherry- 306 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026 /206 PM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central Nebraska. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening with isolated strong to severe storms possible. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern with large hail and frequent lightning secondary concerns. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Scattered thunderstorms are likely late Wednesday afternoon into the evening. Damaging winds are again the primary concern with large hail and heavy rainfall secondary concerns. Additional thunderstorms are likely Thursday and possible on Friday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible each day with a potential for heavy rainfall across western and north central Nebraska on Thursday. Confidence continues to increase regarding a long duration heat wave early next week. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s appear probable with heat indices approaching triple digits. Folks sensitive to excessive heat should continue to monitor later forecasts for additional details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. $$