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Lincoln County Fair returns amid triple-digit heat warning for livestock owners

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Lincoln County Fair is underway, but triple-digit temperatures forecast for the first three days are raising concerns for livestock owners. UNL Extension Educator Randy Saner said the combination of high heat and high humidity makes it harder for animals to cool down and warned the conditions can be deadly.

Lincoln County, NE · 07-17
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July 18, 2026 Evening Forecast

Hotter temperatures are ahead the next couple of days, but much-needed moisture is also in our future.

North Platte, NE · 07-19
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Typical summer day today before we heat up this weekend

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Good Morning! Temperatures today will stay near average with lots of sunshine. There’s a very slight chance for a shower or two Thursday afternoon, but expect to stay dry through the weekend. Temperatures heat up this weekend nearing the triple digits for many. Relief is on the way with cooler temperatures and better rain chances by the middle of next week.

Nebraska · 07-15
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Trump approves disaster declaration for historic Nebraska wildfires

LINCOLN — President Donald Trump issued a federal disaster declaration for damage resulting from major wildfires this spring that burned more than 821,000 acres combined. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Trump’s approval of the requested disaster declaration late last week, which covers Arthur, Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morrill counties. The Morrill, Cottonwood, Ashby and Minor fires […]

Nebraska · 07-06

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Severe Storms Near Lake McConaughy Leads to Destruction

KEITH COUNTY, Neb. (KLKN) – Tipped campers and falling ceilings follow the intense storm at Lake McConaughy near Ogallala. Two campers were blown over with one in the lake. Officials say eight people were evaluated by medical professionals but were released on the scene. They also urged caution along the shoreline between areas 5 and 12.

Ogallala, NE · 07-02

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Federal disaster declaration issued for counties impacted by wildfires

While firefighters are still battling wildfires across the state, help is now on the way for communities recovering from several earlier blazes. On Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen announced that President Trump had issued a federal disaster declaration for four fires between March 12 and April 2. The Morrill, Cottonwood, Ashby,...

Lincoln County, NE · 07-03

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Severe Thunderstorms for Southern Nebraska with large hail and damaging winds

Nebraska · 07-03

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Storm leaves behind damage at Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala

OGALLALA -- The Nebraska Game and Parks is encouraging visitors to Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas to use caution following Tuesday night’s storm. Keith County Emergency Manager David Kling said Keith County EMS were called to reports of damage Tuesday night due to the storm. “Last...

Ogallala, NE · 07-01

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Storm flips campers at Lake McConaughy

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Keith County Emergency Medical Services responded late Tuesday to Lake McConaughy after a major weather event flipped multiple campers in the Beach Area 5 campground. Eight patients were evaluated and released at the scene. Nebraska Game and Parks and the Keith County Sheriff’s Office are...

Keith County, NE · 07-01

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Visitors urged to use caution during storm cleanup at Lake Mac

Visitors to Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas should use caution as staff is cleaning up following a storm that passed through the night of June 30. Both parks remain open as staff remove downed tree limbs and other storm debris from campgrounds, beaches, roadways and other public use areas. Visitors should be alert for any debris or hazards during the cleanup.

Ogallala, NE · 07-01

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Scattered severe storms bring large hail, heavy rain to parts of Nebraska

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Scattered severe storms moved across the region Wednesday night, bringing large hail, heavy rain and some flooding concerns. Some areas reported hail ranging from quarter size to ping pong ball size. Rainfall totals reached 1 to 2 inches in the last five hours, according to reports referenced in the broadcast script.

North Platte, NE · 06-25

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Morning Session of NEBRASKAland Days’ Kids Fun Fest still on despite rain and lightning

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The morning session of the NEBRASKAland Days Kids Fun Fest has been delayed until 10:30 a.m. as rain moves through the area, and lightning had been reported nearby. What to know. Event: NEBRASKAland Days Kids Fun Fest (morning session) New start time: 10:30 a.m. Reason:...

North Platte, NE · 06-23

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South Fork Fire reaches 90% containment as firefighters enter final phase

North Platte, NE · 06-22

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Western Nebraska community bans fireworks due to fire danger

City officials said dry conditions, high temperatures, and wind could quickly turn a fireworks-related incident into a fast-moving fire.

North Platte, NE · 06-18

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Gov. Pillen requests Federal Disaster Declaration for severe storm damage from May 15-18

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe storms that impacted the state May 15 – 18. Those storms resulted in tornadoes, extreme straight-line winds and flash flooding across multiple counties. If approved, the funding...

Lincoln County, NE · 06-18

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Red Flag Warning issued for north central, southwest Nebraska due to high fire danger

BROKEN BOW — A Red Flag Warning has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of north central and southwest Nebraska due to high fire weather danger. The National Weather Service – North Platte has issued the warning from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Winds are expected out of the northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, relative humidity will range from 25 to 15 percent and temperatures will soar into the 80s and low 90s.

Nebraska · 06-17

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Fire Weather Watch issued for north central Nebraska on Wednesday

BROKEN BOW — A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for north central and other parts of the state through the evening of Wednesday, June 17. The National Weather Service – North Platte has issued the watch for nearly all of their county warning area, including Custer County in north central Nebraska and Frontier County in southwest Nebraska.

Nebraska · 06-16

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Severe drought conditions eased across parts Tri-City area after recent rainfall

HASTINGS — Severe drought conditions were downgraded one category across parts of the Tri-City area following recent rainfalls in early June. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s most recent update on Thursday, June 11 showed that severe drought, D2, conditions was downgraded to moderate drought, D1, conditions across Hall, Adams, Hamilton and York counties.

York County, NE · 06-12

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Powerful Thunderstorm Winds Hit Callaway, Nebraska

Callaway, NE · 06-11

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Pillen seeks federal aid after wildfires burn more than 850,000 acres in western Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen is asking the federal government for help after wildfires burned more than 850,000 acres across western Nebraska in March and April. Pillen announced Tuesday that he has requested a disaster designation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morrill counties.

Nebraska · 06-09