Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
423 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions continue with critical fire weather
concerns across most of western and north central Nebraska through
this evening.

This evening, strong to potentially severe thunderstorms are
possible across southwest Nebraska. The main threats will be frequent
lightning and strong, gusty winds, though isolated large hail cannot
be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Hot and dry conditions may lead to additional fire weather concerns
Friday and briefly on Saturday across western Nebraska.

Saturday and Sunday, strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible
across western and north central Nebraska. At this time, the main
severe threats appear to be strong winds and large hail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation not needed, but any storm reports are appreciated.

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