FLUS43 KLBF 091708 HWOLBF Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service North Platte NE 1208 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-101715- 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- 1208 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 /1108 AM MDT Thu Jul 9 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central Nebraska. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are likely as early as mid- afternoon but more likely in the evening hours across much of western Nebraska. Some storms may be severe with damaging wind gusts and large hail the main concerns, though locally heavy rain will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Much warmer temperatures are expected early next week with consecutive days of afternoon highs in the upper 90s to low 100s for Sunday through Tuesday. Folks sensitive to excessive heat should continue to monitor later forecasts for additional details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. $$