Severe Thunderstorm Warning 33, NWS North Platte, NE

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WWUS53 KLBF 302343
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
643 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

NEC085-302352-
/O.CAN.KLBF.SV.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260531T0015Z/
Hayes NE-
643 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HAYES COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has exited the 
warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000 PM MDT/ for
southwestern Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4101 10129 4101 10125 4104 10125 4100 10093
      4070 10102 4070 10127 4071 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 187DEG 26KT 4085 10113 

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NEC111-135-310015-
/O.CON.KLBF.SV.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260531T0015Z/
Perkins NE-Lincoln NE-
643 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM
CDT/615 PM MDT/ FOR EASTERN PERKINS AND SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN
COUNTIES...

At 642 PM CDT/542 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located over
Wallace, or 23 miles north of Hayes Center, moving north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Wallace and Dickens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000 PM MDT/ for
southwestern Nebraska.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.

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LAT...LON 4101 10129 4101 10125 4104 10125 4100 10093
      4070 10102 4070 10127 4071 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 187DEG 26KT 4085 10113 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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NMJ

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WWUS53 KLBF 310005 RRA
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
705 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

NEC111-135-310015-
/O.EXP.KLBF.SV.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260531T0015Z/
Perkins NE-Lincoln NE-
705 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN PERKINS AND
SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM CDT/615 PM
MDT/...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000 PM MDT/ for
southwestern Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4101 10129 4101 10125 4104 10125 4100 10093
      4070 10102 4070 10127 4071 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 0005Z 188DEG 24KT 4100 10110 

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NMJ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
308 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Moderate to high confidence in severe thunderstorms late this
afternoon through the evening with large hail and damaging winds
being the main threats, and tornadoes being a secondary threat.

- Low confidence in continued near-daily afternoon/evening
thunderstorms through mid-week.

- High confidence in mild temperatures through the end of next week.

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.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 256 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

The greatest potential for severe storms in the next week will occur
late this afternoon and evening as a mid level trough pushes across
Nebraska. In addition to this, current observations show a
developing surface low across the Colorado/Kansas border with a well
defined dry line line draped to the south. As this low pushes
northeastward, the dry line will also move into southwest and
southern Nebraska bringing with it a steep gradient of dewpoints and
moisture across the front. With increased moisture across portions
of our forecast area combined with ample instability (CAPE values
potentially above 3000 J/kg, lapse rates near 7 to 9 C/km, and 0-6
km shear up to 50 knots), a favorable environment will exist for
severe thunderstorm development by late this afternoon and into the
evening. Storms will develop into supercells initially before
becoming more linear in nature as they progress northeastward into
central Nebraska. The main threats remain relatively unchanged from
previous forecasts with large hail (at least 2 inches in diameter)
and strong winds (at least 65 mph) being the primary threats along
with the potential for a few tornadoes. Storms are expected to
remain severe throughout much of the evening, gradually weakening
after Midnight CT when instability begins to wane. Despite the
severe potential lessening after Midnight, some lingering
thunderstorms, some on the stronger side even, will be possible
across north central Nebraska through sunrise Sunday morning when
storms completely move off to the east and slowly dissipate.

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.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 256 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

Another round of convection is possible on Sunday as the severe
threat shifts slightly to the east. A shortwave will push
through northern and eastern Nebraska on Sunday afternoon
combining with a dryline across central Nebraska providing a
favorable environment for convective initiation. Development
will be primarily focused along and to the east of this dryline
(mainly east of US-183) where the best moisture will be present.
Even then, the latest model soundings suggest a lot of mid-
level dry air around through the afternoon and early evening.
This may inhibit any thunderstorm development in our area with
the main action focused more across northeast Nebraska.
Regardless, not expecting widespread severe, but a small window
of some isolated strong to briefly severe storms could be
possible before pushing to the east out of our area.

Beyond Sunday, the active weather pattern will continue as a series
of shortwaves continue to track through Nebraska creating near-daily
rain and thunderstorm chances through mid-week. At this time the
severe risk remains uncertain, but with mild temperatures in the 80s
though much of the week and some modest instability across the
region, confidence in a stronger or briefly severe storm is high
especially in the afternoon and evening. Stay tuned as we will
continue to monitor the environment headed into next week for the
severe potential.

Temperatures through the extended period remain warm and mild as
continued WAA pushes into the central Plains. Highs will remain in
the 80s with lows in the low to mid 50s through next week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1247 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

Showers and thunderstorms will develop and move into the region late
this afternoon and into the evening. These storms will have the
capability of producing large hail and damaging, erratic winds as
well as frequent lightning. Storms will slowly weaken as they move
east/northeast throughout the evening, but some stronger storms may
still impact northern and north central Nebraska. Showers come to an
end Sunday morning. While skies may remain overcast, ceilings will
rise back into VFR by late morning.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

SHORT TERM...Kulik
LONG TERM...Kulik
AVIATION...Kulik

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
256 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-312000-
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-
256 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026 /156 PM MDT Sat May 30 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible through this evening across
western and north central Nebraska. Large to very large hail and
damaging winds are the main threats, however, a tornado or two is
also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Near critical fire weather conditions are possible Sunday afternoon
across the western Sandhills and southwest Nebraska, where low
humidity and gusty west winds exist.

Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday
through Thursday night. However, the severe risk remains uncertain
at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
521 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

NEZ059-070-071-302300-
Frontier NE-Hayes NE-Lincoln NE-
521 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN FRONTIER...
SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN AND HAYES COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...

At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Palisade, or 10 miles south of Hayes Center, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hayes Center, Wellfleet, Dickens, Marengo, and Hayes Center State
Wildlife Management Area.

This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 49 and 58.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in North Platte.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southwestern
Nebraska.

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LAT...LON 4085 10112 4076 10059 4035 10082 4035 10114
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 192DEG 22KT 4036 10098

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

NMJ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
435 PM MDT Sat May 30 2026

NEZ035-057-302315-
Arthur NE-Keith NE-
435 PM MDT Sat May 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN ARTHUR AND NORTH
CENTRAL KEITH COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM MDT...

At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Arthur, moving north at 15 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...
Arthur, Velma, Haythorn Lake, and McKeag.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 61 between mile markers 109 and 128.
 Highway 92 between mile markers 165 and 166.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in North Platte.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for southwestern
and west central Nebraska.

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LAT...LON 4137 10171 4138 10195 4164 10197 4163 10164
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 183DEG 15KT 4146 10183

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

NMJ

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service North Platte NE
555 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0547 PM     Hail             4 E Lamar               40.55N 101.91W
05/30/2026  M1.00 Inch       Chase              NE   Public

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service North Platte NE
608 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0604 PM     Hail             4 N Hayes Center        40.56N 101.03W
05/30/2026  M1.00 Inch       Hayes              NE   Public

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service North Platte NE
623 PM CDT Sat May 30 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0621 PM     Hail             10 S Wallace            40.69N 101.12W
05/30/2026  M2.00 Inch       Hayes              NE   Public

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