Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Weather Safety and Preparedness

Weather happens everyday, where you make the difference that starts by being informed. As a part of the Weather-Ready National initiative, NOAA, along with partners are working to motivate individuals, communities and organizations to prepare for all types of weather disasters and for you to "Be a Force of Nature". To learn steps that can save lives through preparedness visit NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation.

To be informed visit the our local and national decision support pages and social media links below.


Social Dashboard	Weather Information Display	Decision Support

Severe Weather Awareness	Winter Weather Awareness
Spotter Training	Fire Weather
SKYWARN	StormReady
Climate	Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors
Link to Weather Related Brochures	Office Tours
Email and SMS Weather Alert Services	Children Activities
Weather Education	Wireless Emergency Alerts

National Weather Service Safety Pages

Additional Resources

F EMA Natural Disasters - Be Informed
American Red Cross - Plan and Prepare
OSHA - Preparedness and Resources
National Skywarn Page
Storm Prediction Center
Nebraska Road Conditions
Tornado Climatology
Local Flooding Information
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

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If you have questions or comments about material presented here, or if you would like learn more, schedule a tour or spotter training class email nws.northplatte@noaa.gov.

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