Hot conditions are on the way for the entire state, Tuesday is July 1st and it is going to feel like it! 100+ temperatures not out of the question in southwest Nebraska to the panhandle. Elsewhere mid to upper 90s will be common. This will most likely be the hottest day of the year. Please use caution if you will be working out side during the afternoon Tuesday, wear light colored clothes and drink plenty of water.

A stray storm may pop up in the panhandle in the late afternoon, but otherwise most of the state will remain dry. There is a better chance on Tuesday night and on Wednesday of storms, some storms maybe severe.

We cool down a touch on Wednesday and Thursday, with a cold front slowly moving through the area. We will still run the chance of t-storms on those days also.

4th of July into the weekend it will be sunny and hot with a chance of t-storms.

Stay cool,
Thomas

A quiet weekend in store for the area, highs will be in the 80s with lows in the 50s.

Have a great weekend!
Thomas

Scattered t-storms will continue through the overnight Thursday, some storms maybe severe with large hail and damaging winds. Lows will be in the 60s and a much cooler day is on tap for Friday with highs only in the 80s. There is a 20% chance of a storm Friday afternoon.

Take care,
Thomas

A severe t-storm watch is in effect for Blaine, Cherry, Grant, Hooker and Thomas counties until 4am (cdt) 3am (mdt). The storm prediction centers main concern through early Thursday AM is a storm complex moving out of northwest Nebraska and southwest South Dakota. Some of these storms maybe capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Severe t-storms sometimes produce tornados with out warning.

Strong to severe t-storms are possible across greater Nebraska through the overnight Wednesday. Some storms maybe capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain, in addition an isolated tornado can not be ruled out, especially along the stationary boundary near HWY 2. Lows Wednesday night will be in the mid to upper 60s. Highs will be hot on Thursday, maybe even approaching the 100 mark in Southwest Nebraska.

We also run the risk of another round of storms Thursday afternoon and night. I think there is a better chance for severe weather on Thursday versus Wednesday and a cold front pushes through the area. Once the front clears on through, it will cool down a touch and dry out with highs on Friday afternoon only in the 80s.

Saturday and Sunday look dry, with highs in the upper 80s. Our next chance of rain comes on Monday.

Take care,
Thomas

Slight chance of some storms Tuesday night, lows will be in the 60s. There is a slight chance of severe weather from west of a line of Valentine to Ogallala. We keep the chance of storms in the forecast through possibly early Friday AM. Each day we have a slight chance of severe weather. We also turn up the heat. High will be in the low to mid 90s.

Thomas

Strong to severe t-storms will be moving through the area through 1am. Some could produce large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.

At first I didn’t think the tornado threat would an issue tonight, but the NWS in Denver has put out a few tornado warning tonight in northeast Colorado. Just be alert though 1am, sometimes severe t-storms produce tornados with out little warning.

Stay tuned to KNOP-TV news for the latest weather updates


Thomas

T-storms are expected to develop as we head into the late afternoon on Monday. Some storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds. Heavy rain is also possible later Monday night. Afternoon temperatures will be in the 80s.

Thomas

After a stormy Friday across some of the area, we still run the risk of a few storms overnight. Storms should remain below severe limits.

For the parade, its going to be sunny and hot with temps near 90. There is an outside chance of a t-storm.

Have a great weekend!
Thomas

A few t-storms will move through the area overnight Thursday and into early Friday AM. Otherwise partly cloudy skies with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Were catching a break Thursday afternoon across the area, showers and t-storms were scattered about overnight and into this morning. Some of which were severe and producing hail and heavy rain.

Additional T-Storms are expected to pop Thursday afternoon and into the early evening. We’re under a slight risk of severe weather from the storm prediction center in Norman OK. Some storms through this evening may contain large hail, damaging winds and possibly an isolated tornado through early. And like the last couple of nights as these T-Storms come together, will transition over to a heavy rain threat into the night time hours of Thursday.

What kind of pattern are we in?

Well like I explained on Tuesday night, we have a huge ridge of high pressure off to the west of us. In fact temperatures have been cooking in the desert southwest, 100-110 in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Every couple of hours a shortwave of energy comes over Wyoming and into the panhandle of Nebraska and kicks off showers and t-storms in an isolated supercell pattern as they move into central Nebraska. When they are apart they have the threat of producing large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado. Then once they get to about Imperial/Curtis the storms all join together and form an MCS, otherwise known as a Mesoscale Convective Complex. Once they form together the threat transitions from a damaging wind and a tornado threat to a heavy rain and possibly a hail event as they slide off into Kansas.

Once again Thursday night we are expecting the same type of event, Please stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and knopnews2.com for the latest weather updates.

Take care,
Thomas

Showers and t-storms are still possible during the overnight Wednesday. I still can’t rule out a few storms going to severe levels, but I think the main threat when the area of storms moves in from Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle will be the heavy rainfall. Please use caution during the overnight if you will be traveling as some roads maybe come flooded or already are. It is very hard to spot flash flooding at night. Lows will be near 60 with a variable wind direction around 10mph.

Thursday, sorry folks, it looks like we have another round of t-storms moving into the area, some storms maybe strong to severe with highs in the low to mid 80s. Wind will be out of the southwest, and then turning to the southeast.

Friday through next week we have a slight chance of t-storms. The big story as we head through the weekend will be the hottest temperatures we have seen all year. In fact by Sunday I don’t think mid-90s are out of the question for some areas, especially south and west of North Platte.

Take care,
Thomas

Severe T-Storm watch is in effect until 12am central time. Strong to severe t-storms are possible through the overnight Tuesday. Some storms maybe capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding, a tornado can’t be ruled out either.

A slight chance of t-storm overnight, lows will be in the mid 50s with winds out of the SE 5-10.

The evening hours on Monday should be quiet. Our next chance of T-Storms comes during the overnight Monday. Then we start having better chances of storms Tuesday and Wednesday. In fact we are out looked for a slight risk of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday. The main severe weather threats will be large hail, damaging winds, I can’t rule out a tornado but I think that threat is low. The Biggest threat will be heavy rain, so if you have had flooding problems over the last couple of weeks. Please keep an eye on the weather.

A warm weekend is in store for our area. Temperatures near 90 both Saturday and Sunday with a slight chance of a t-storm in the afternoon on Sunday. Everyone have fun at the concerts and stay safe. And if you have had to much to drink, don’t feel bad to turn your keys over.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Thomas

Other than a slim chance of a t-storm, most of us remain dry through Thursday evening. Temperatures Thursday afternoon will be in the 70s with a SW wind 5-15.

Join Kendra, Brett and I at the Wild West Arena for fight night this evening. If your headed there make sure you stop by and say hi to us and also make sure you bring something just a touch warmer as temps will fall into the 60s and maybe even the 50s after sunset.

Take Care,
Thomas

The severe weather threat has moved to the east, there is a moderate threat of severe weather for the Omaha and Lincoln areas. Isolated tornados are possible in these areas.

For us we’re looking for party sunny skies with a stiff NW wind. Highs will be in the 70s.

A very slight chance of a t-storm, lows warm for the overnight in the 60s, 50s in northern NE. SE wind, gusty at times 15-25.

There is a chance of severe storms Tuesday, but for the KNOP-TV News 2 viewing area it’s a very small window, only about 1 to 4pm. After about 5pm early Tuesday evening, the severe weather show moves to Omaha and Lincoln were they are under a moderate risk of severe storms from the storm prediction center in Norman OK.

Weather becomes nice on Wed night and get use to that weather story because that will be it through Sunday. Temperatures will be approaching near 90 on Saturday and Sunday. Our next chance of rain does not come until Next Monday. The dry weather is prefect timing for the Nebraskaland Days Concerts.

A slight chance of t-storms overnight Monday, otherwise partly cloudy with low temps in the 50s, winds will be out of the south by daybreak 5-10.

There is a slight chance of T-storms Monday night across the area, it is only a 20% chance and no storms are expected to be severe. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 50s with winds turning to the south at around 10.

Tuesday is looking sunny and warm; highs may approach 90 in the southern part of Nebraska. We’re looking for about 86 here in North Platte. There is another slight (20%) chance of showers and t-storms, there is a slight chance they may be severe. The chance of storms will continue into Tuesday night.

Wednesday, looks like the best set up for severe weather. A little bit cooler with highs near 80.

Thomas

A nice Monday to start off our work week, highs will be in the 70s and 80s with mainly a westerly wind.

There is a slight chance of a storm, mainly for areas north and west of Tryon.

A calm evening ahead, go out and enjoy. Temperatures will be in the 70s.

Thomas!

Rain and a few rumbles of thunder will be wrapping up through the overnight Thursday. Low temps will be in the lower to middle 50s.

Severe weather has shifted to eastern Nebraska, we can still see scattered showers and t-storms, some storms may produce heavy rainfall.

The severe weather threat looks very low for the overnight; another round of showers and t-storms is possible by daybreak. This may pose more problems for the flooding issues.

Severe weather is once again likely again on Thursday, I know some of you folks did not want to hear that. But we are under a slight risk for most of the area, with a moderate risk to the east.

Severe Weather Striking Again

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. CDT. Storms will continue through the evening with the capability of producing large hail and damaging winds. There's also the possibility of torandic activity, especially south of Dunning.

Flash flooding could also result later Wednesday evening across the region. Drivers should use caution, and are strongly encouraged to turn around if they spot a flooding roadway.

As always, Stay Tuned to News 2 for the latest weather updates throughout the night.

Another round of showers and t-storms will move into the area overnight on Tuesday/early Wednesday AM. I think our severe weather is pretty much done. But there’s still an outside chance of severe weather through Wed AM. We are still under a slight risk of severe weather for the overnight.

We catch break in the late AM on Wednesday, then more storms move back into the area in the late afternoon Wednesday, once again we are under a slight risk of severe weather, so some of those storms could be severe.

Wednesday night into Thursday, another overnight event is expected with showers and t-storms. Once again some of those storms could be severe. And more storms are forecasted for Thursday. Severe storms are possible east of North Platte.

Friday I think the weather improves after some morning t-storms.

Showers and t-storms will continue through Tuesday evening. Some storm maybe severe with large hail greater than 3 quarters of an inch, damaging winds 60mph or greater, maybe an isolated tornado, but chances are low in that department. I think the bigger story will be the heavy rain fall with a complex of t-storms moving out of Colorado and into Nebraska and Kansas.

Partly sunny conditions will continue through Tuesday afternoon, t-storms are expected to develop west of HWY 83 and move east through the afternoon and early evening hours. Some storms maybe severe with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain, severe t-storms sometimes produce tornados. So please be alert, especially west of HWY 83.

Thomas

Showers and T-Storms overnight on Tuesday, severe weather is possible but the chances are low, the biggest threat will be the heavy rain. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for SW Nebraska through Tuesday AM.

Thomas

Strong to severe t-storms possible after 8pm tonight, heavy rain is possible. A flash flood watch remains in effect for SW Nebraska through Tuesday AM.

Flash flood watch is in effect for Chase, Hayes, Frontier, Keith, Lincoln, and Perkins counties until 6pm (CDT) 5pm (MDT) on Tuesday. Recent heavy rainfall along with the possible severe storms that may produce heavy rain tonight, flooding may be possible in these areas.

Stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and will keep you updated through out the afternoon & night.

Thomas

Flash flood watch is in effect for Chase, Hayes, Frontier, Keith, Lincoln, and Perkins counties until 6pm (CDT) 5pm (MDT) on Tuesday. Recent heavy rainfall along with the possible severe storms that may produce heavy rain tonight, flooding may be possible in these areas.

Stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and will keep you updated through out the afternoon & night.

Thomas

Flash flood watch is in effect for Chase, Hayes, Frontier, Keith, Lincoln, and Perkins counties until 6pm (CDT) 5pm (MDT) on Tuesday. Recent heavy rainfall along with the possible severe storms that may produce heavy rain tonight, flooding may be possible in these areas.

Stay tuned to KNOP-TV News 2 and will keep you updated through out the afternoon & night.

Thomas