Special Weather Statement until FRI 12:45 AM CDT

What’s Happening:

Strong thunderstorms are moving east at 50 mph across parts of south central Nebraska. The storms are expected to impact the area through 12:45 AM CDT.

Affected Areas:

• Western Phelps County
• Gosper County
• Southeastern Dawson County
• Northeastern Furnas County
• Northwestern Harlan County

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph
• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning

Impacts:

• Possible downed tree limbs and unsecured objects blown around
• Travel disruptions along Interstate 80 between mile markers 235 and 254

Safety Tips:

• Seek shelter inside a building if outdoors
• Stay away from windows and avoid using electrical appliances
• Remember, lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a storm

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 2:00 AM CDT.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or lexch.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.