Brown County, NE

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In effect from Sunday 07/26 9:21 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 7:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS North Platte NE

What

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

Where

Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Nebraska.

When

For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Areas Impacted

  • Eastern Cherry
  • Brown
  • Rock
  • Thomas
  • Blaine
  • Loup
  • Garfield
  • Logan
  • Custer
  • Lincoln
  • Frontier

Tips to Stay Safe

An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat. 

  • Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center. 
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
  • If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
  • Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water. 
  • Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

In effect from Monday 07/27 7:00 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 10:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS North Platte NE

What

For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

Where

Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Nebraska.

When

For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Areas Impacted

  • Eastern Cherry
  • Brown
  • Rock
  • Thomas
  • Blaine
  • Loup
  • Garfield
  • Logan
  • Custer
  • Lincoln
  • Frontier

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe. 

  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls. 
  • Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
  • Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

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From the Forecaster

Severe Threat This Afternoon and Evening

Created by the NWS North Platte WFO

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Sandhills into central and north-central Nebraska this afternoon and continue into the evening while moving southeast. A few storms could become severe, with damaging wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary hazard. Large hail is also possible with the strongest storms. The greatest potential for severe weather is now through 9 PM CDT. If you have outdoor plans, remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Be prepared to move indoors quickly if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for your location.

Graphic titled "Today's Severe Weather Outlook" for Sunday, July 26. The graphic highlights a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across portions of central and north-central Nebraska, surrounded by a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5). Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening while moving southeast. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 75 mph are the primary concern, with large hail as a secondary hazard. The most likely timing for severe weather is now through 9 PM CDT. Threat bars indicate the wind threat is greater than the hail threat.

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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