NWS North Platte NEXH.W 0001July 26, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Eastern Cherry, Brown, Rock and 8 more, NE
The National Weather Service office in North Platte issued an extreme heat warning for Eastern Cherry, Brown, Rock and 8 more in Nebraska, which was in force until 7:00 a.m. local time on July 27. It was the 1st extreme heat warning the NWS office in North Platte issued in 2026. Nebraska had 7 extreme heat warnings in July 2026, against 2 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Nebraska's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 21.7 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, North Platte NE
- Area
- Eastern Cherry, Brown, Rock and 8 more
- State
- Nebraska
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:21 a.m. CDT, July 26, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 a.m. CDT, July 27, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KLBF XH.W 0001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* 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 the agency told people 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.