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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
426 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

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426 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026 /326 AM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north 
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are likely to move out of the Panhandle late
this afternoon and evening and into the western Sandhills and 
southwest Nebraska. Some storms may be severe with damaging wind 
gusts the main concern though large hail will also be possible.

A second area of thunderstorms appears possible across portions of
central Nebraska this evening. How far west of Highway 183 this
activity reaches remains uncertain, however, severe weather will be
possible with this activity as well with damaging winds and heavy 
rain the main concerns.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Scattered thunderstorms are likely in the late afternoon and evening
Thursday, mainly for areas west of Highway 83. A few storms may be
severe with damaging wind gusts the main concerns though large hail
is also possible. Activity may persist late into the overnight
Thursday into Friday, including the threat for severe, but 
confidence in this is limited at this time.

Much warmer temperatures are expected early next week with
consecutive days of afternoon highs in the upper 90s to low 100s
forecast for Sunday through Wednesday. Folks sensitive to excessive 
heat should continue to monitor later forecasts for additional 
details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

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