Tornado Warning Issued for Central Boyd County, Nebraska
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A Tornado Warning is in effect for central Boyd County until 8:15 PM CDT on September 7 due to a confirmed tornado moving northeast at 25 mph.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Boyd County, Nebraska
- Issued
- September 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS North Platte NE
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Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in North Platte NE. The alert is effective from September 7 at 7:37 PM CDT until September 7 at 8:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Central Boyd County in north central Nebraska, including the area over Gross (8 miles northeast of Spencer). This includes Parshall Bridge State Wildlife Management Area, Hull Lake State Wildlife Management Area, and Anoka. Highways affected are Highway 281 between mile markers 210 and 223 and Highway 12 between mile markers 111 and 129.
What You Should Do
A tornado is on the ground. Take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 7:36 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Gross moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazards include a damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately from 7:37 PM CDT and expires at 8:15 PM CDT on September 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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