Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Lincoln 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 17 at 8:52PM CDT until August 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
At 852 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of North Platte Airport to near North Platte, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... North Platte, Maxwell, Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, North Platte Airport, Keith, Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, and Birdwood. This includes the following highways... Highway 97 between mile markers 1 and 5. Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 170 and 192. Highway 83 between mile markers 68 and 99.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS North Platte NE
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Last Checked
40 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Lincoln 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 (40 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
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