Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Grant County, Nebraska
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 9:27PM MDT until August 12 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
SVRLBF The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Cherry County in north central Nebraska... Northeastern Grant County in west central Nebraska... Northwestern Hooker County in west central Nebraska... * Until 1030 PM MDT. * At 926 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 20 miles south of Medicine Lake to 12 miles northeast of Whitman to 10 miles northwest of Swan Lake, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mullen, Carr Lake, Highway 97 crossing the North Loup River, Marsh Flat, Highway 97 crossing Big Creek, Sevenmile Hill, Hecla, Kelso, and Weir. This includes the following highways... Highway 2 between mile markers 161 and 190. Highway 97 between mile markers 59 and 92.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 11:27 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS North Platte NE
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET
Last Checked
45 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Grant County, Nebraska?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (45 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET.
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