Scattered thunderstorms moved through portions of the panhandle and southwest Nebraska during the evening of July 3, resulting in several 60 mph wind reports.
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The episode as NWS LBF wrote it up.
Scattered thunderstorms moved through portions of the panhandle and southwest Nebraska during the evening of July 3, resulting in several 60 mph wind reports.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS North Platte, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 3, 5:24 PM CST, 53 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service North Platte NE 624 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 331 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 H5 analysis this morning had high pressure anchored over the southeastern CONUS. Low pressure was located over northern Quebec with a second low noted off the coast of Washington State. Southwesterly flow aloft extended from southern California northeast into the central and northern Rockies. Zonal flow was noted from the Dakotas and northern Nebraska east to the Mid-Atlantic. Within the southwesterly flow aloft, shortwaves were noted over western and central Montana, along with a decent shortwave over southern Colorado. Stilt imagery from late morning indicated a weak meso- vort over west central Kansas. Northeast of this feature, a shield of stratus was present over central into eastern Nebraska. Dew points in this area of stratus were generally around 70 degrees as of 11 AM CT. Shifting to this afternoon, the stratus field had shrunk to eastern Nebraska. Southerly winds and hot temperatures had replaced this feature with readings ranging from around 90 degrees in northern Nebraska, to the upper 90s in southwestern Nebraska. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday night) Issued at 331 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 The main forecast challenges in the near term are thunderstorm chances tonight and Monday night along with the heat on Independence Day. For tonight, the latest CAMS and Nam soln develop some convection this evening across the forecast area. With this morning's runs, there are two schools of thought when comparing the NAM soln to the HRRR solns this morning. The NAM12 and NAMNest solns develop two rounds of convection. The first is over southwestern Nebraska INVOF the differential heating boundary which was a result of the eroding stratus field from earlier today in South Central and Central Nebraska. The second is in the form of a line which develops later this evening and conjeal's into a mcv across central into northern Nebraska overnight. With the second mode, we already have some convection beginning to form over eastern Wyoming ATTM so this seems plausible and feel fairly confident in this carrying east into our forecast area later this evening. With respect to convection developing over SW Nebraska, this is more up in the air, however, with some agitated CU development around MCK over the past hour, this seems plausible as well. With this in mind, will paint pops early on in the SW and west, then carry this eastward into the overnight hours. As for severe mode, hail is a threat in SW Nebraska early on, as mid level CAPE's reach 1500+J/KG through early evening. Very large hail however doesn't seem like a threat ATTM given the weak mid level winds H500-H700 and marginal 30 KTS of deep layer shear. The severe mode transitions more to a wind threat later this evening as a robust 35 to 50 KT low level jet develops from south central into central Nebraska. With the expected development tracking east into central and north central Nebraska later this evening, any storms which can become anchored on the jet have a decent chance to produce some gusty winds. On Monday, a weak frontal boundary will sag south into far northwestern Nebraska. South of the front, temps will reach well into the mid to upper 90s, with some readings reaching around 100 degrees in SWrn into central Nebraska. With dew points in the lower to middle 60s Monday afternoon, resultant heat indexes will reach 100 to 105 degrees generally along and east of a line from Valentine to North Platte to Hayes Center. That being said, decided to hoist a heat advisory for these areas from 1 PM To 8 PM CT Monday. There will be a more limited threat for thunderstorms Monday afternoon into Monday evening across the area. With the front expected to be draped over the northwestern forecast area Monday afternoon, there is a surface focus for convective development. However, SB CAPES are very meager Monday afternoon. In fact the best CAPE is north of the forecast area over southern South Dakota. However, with the expected surface boundary in place, went ahead and included some low pops across the northern half of the forecast area Monday evening. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday) Issued at 331 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 The before mentioned front will stall across the forecast area Tuesday. South of this feature, heat indexes will once again top 100 degrees. This will ultimately lead to the need for a heat advisory somewhere in the southern forecast area. There is still some doubt as to where this front will reside given the expected convection today and possible convection Monday afternoon. That being said, decided to hold off on issuing a heat headline for Tuesday afternoon. As for the threat for storms, it appears better on Tuesday afternoon/evening. Available CAPE is much better on Tuesday afternoon with SB CAPES of 2000-4000 J/KG across the area. Deep layer shear is more robust as well on the order of 30- 40 KTS which will be more favorable for severe storms compared to Monday's setup. The threat for afternoon and evening thunderstorms will continue Wednesday and Thursday as the persistent trough remains off the coast of the Pacific NW states. This feature will lift into western Canada late in the week, allowing the ridge across the SE CONUS to build northwest into the southern and central Plains. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Monday evening) Issued at 624 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 Scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout wrn and ncntl Nebraska this evening through 09z Monday morning. No thunderstorms are expected thereafter through Monday afternoon. There is a chance, about 30 percent, sporadic MVFR ceilings will develop Monday morning, generally affecting areas along and east of highway 61 and south of highway 20 between 09z and 15z. && .LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Heat Advisory from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Monday for NEZ005>010-025>029-037-038-059-070-071. && SYNOPSIS...Buttler SHORT TERM...Buttler LONG TERM...Buttler AVIATION...CDC
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service North Platte NE 252 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-042000- 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- 252 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022 /152 PM MDT Sun Jul 3 2022/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central Nebraska. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. A spotty thunderstorm or two is possible late this afternoon across southwest Nebraska, mainly along and south of Interstate 80. A greater chance of thunderstorms exists this evening and tonight across the Sandhills and north central Nebraska. Some storms may be severe, capable of damaging winds, large hail, and frequent lightning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. High temperatures rise to near 100 degrees Monday for much of the area. When combined with relatively high humidity across central and north central Nebraska, dangerous heat conditions are possible. A Heat Advisory is in effect for areas along and east of Highway 83 Monday afternoon and evening. Isolated thunderstorms may affect the Sandhills and north central Nebraska again Monday evening and night. Any storm that does develop may produce strong wind gusts, mainly north of Interstate 80. More substantial and widespread thunderstorm chances exist Tuesday through Thursday, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Some storms on Tuesday may be severe with large hail and strong winds. Refer to later forecasts regarding severe potential beyond Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the NWS. && Get your weather, hydrological, and climate information at http://www.weather.gov/northplatte
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
546 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
NEZ059-070-071-032330-
Frontier NE-Hayes NE-Lincoln NE-
546 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Frontier, south central Lincoln and northeastern Hayes Counties
through 630 PM CDT...
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Hayes Center, moving northeast at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wellfleet, Marengo, Hayes Center State Wildlife Management Area and
Somerset.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 48 and 66.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4047 10083 4057 10103 4093 10081 4078 10051
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 211DEG 18KT 4059 10088
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CDCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
617 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
NEZ059-040000-
Lincoln NE-
617 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Lincoln
County through 700 PM CDT...
At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sutherland, Hershey, Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area,
Coker, O'Fallons and Birdwood.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 97 between mile markers 2 and 9.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 157 and 173.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4098 10089 4102 10114 4136 10116 4129 10074
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 192DEG 17KT 4103 10101
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CDCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
631 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
NEZ059-070-071-040015-
Frontier NE-Hayes NE-Lincoln NE-
631 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Frontier, south central Lincoln and northeastern Hayes Counties
through 715 PM CDT...
At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wellfleet, or 14 miles west of Curtis, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wellfleet and Somerset.
This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 49 and 66.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4059 10075 4066 10093 4092 10084 4080 10045
TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 204DEG 32KT 4070 10078
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
GomezThe North Platte radar (KLNX), 144 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:15 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A trained weather spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts near Curtis.
A trained weather spotter estimated 60 mph winds east of Curtis.
A trained weather spotter estimated 60 mph winds near Lewellen.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Nebraska in 2022Every state in 2022This day in weather historyWarnings in Nebraska, July 2022
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1041205, 1041206, 1041207.