Justin Craft

North Platte

Weekend Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at KNOP-TV (North Platte, NE )

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Articles

Sunshine on repeat a glorious weekend and week ahead

6 days ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After a cloudy and cool start, the weather is taking a vibrant turn. From Friday through Monday, it’s all sunshine, gentle breezes, and gradually warming days. Friday flirts with 83 degrees under clear skies a perfect bridge from spring’s softness to summer’s boldness. Saturday warms to a toasty 85, and Sunday follows suit, nudging up to 86.
Blue Skies & Rising Temps Spring Hits Its Sweet Spot

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After a cloudy and cool start, the weather is taking a vibrant turn. Thursday marks the beginning of a golden stretch — the kind of forecast that reminds us why spring is such a cherished season. Skies begin to clear, and temperatures climb into the upper 70s, setting the tone for the days to come. Overnight, crisp air and clear skies bring lows in the 40s, paving the way for a picture-perfect weekend.
Five Local Nonprofits join forces to build a home for a family in need

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A family in need is one step closer to having a place to call home, thanks to the combined efforts of five local nonprofit organizations. Staff and volunteers from Habitat for Humanity, Community Connections, Keep North Platte Lincoln County Beautiful, Citizens Advocacy, and Hope Esperanza gathered this afternoon to help build Habitat for Humanity’s latest home at Second and McCabe.
Rain retreats, sunshine reigns and spring blossoms in full by week’s end

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Spring continues to flaunt its shifting moods this week, beginning with a blend of clouds and light showers before settling into a stretch of classic, sun-drenched days that usher in the season’s best. Wednesday kept us under mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder in the afternoon. The chance of rain lingers around 30%, enough to justify keeping an umbrella close, but not enough to cancel outdoor plans entirely.
North Platte Giving Day underway with over $116K already raised

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Early giving is now underway in North Platte for Giving Day, which officially kicks off this Wednesday. This year, seventy three local non-profits are participating from Brady to Sutherland to North Platte. Donors can make a difference right now by giving online donations until midnight Wednesday. They can also stop by the community foundation office to give in person. The community is already stepping up so far, they’ve received already $116,085 dollars and counting.
Gray Skies Give Way to Golden Days

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Spring continues to reveal its shifting moods this week, a season in motion painting the sky with clouds, showers, and sunshine. What begins with whispers of rain soon crescendos into a chorus of warmth and light. A familiar, welcome rhythm for this time of year. Tuesday offered a brief but welcome break in the gray, partly sunny skies filtered through thinning clouds, with temperatures climbing to a pleasant 73 degrees.
Stormy Scenes Followed by Sunny Spotlight

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Spring continues to show its shifting moods this week, starting with clouds and light showers before giving way to sunshine and rising warmth by the weekend. Monday night will be wrapped in clouds, as a mild breeze from the south-southeast ushers in a low near 47 degrees. Wind gusts may occasionally push up to 25 miles per hour, but calm skies will return after midnight. It’s a night that hints at change the stillness before the swing in the weather pattern.
Longtime Lincoln County volunteer honored with national awards for lifelong service

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A longtime Lincoln County volunteer was recognized for his dedication to service with two major honors from a national organization. Chuck Scripter received the awards during a special ceremony held Thursday at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. The honors, presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrated his decades of community involvement.
Weather on the Move Sunshine Plays Tag with Storms in May’s First Week

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Greater Nebraska will experience a true taste of spring over the coming days, offering a little bit of everything — sunshine, breezy winds, cool nights, and an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms as we head into the first full week of May. Friday was noticeably cooler compared to recent days, with afternoon highs near 62°F. A few early morning showers were possible (20% chance), especially in central and eastern areas, but they cleared out by midday.
Cool Start, Breezy Friday, and Showers to Follow

2 weeks ago | knopnews2.com | Justin Craft

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Greater Nebraska will experience a true taste of spring over the coming days, with a mix of sunshine, breezy winds, cool nights, and scattered showers and thunderstorms as we move into the first week of May. Thursday brought a mild day with highs near 67°F under partly sunny skies. There’s a slight 20% chance of isolated showers or a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Winds will be steady from the north-northwest around 10 mph, adding a crisp edge to the air.

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