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2019 [KGID] HASTINGS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 3

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Storm Based Warning History

468 
WFUS53 KGID 172348
TORGID
NEC047-180045-
/O.NEW.KGID.TO.W.0003.190517T2348Z-190518T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
648 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Dawson County in south central Nebraska...

* Until 745 PM CDT.
    
* At 645 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Stockville, or 8 miles southeast of Curtis, moving
  northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 600 PM CDT a tornado was 
           reported 8 miles north of Indianola. This storm has a 
           history of producing tornadoes.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Willow Island around 735 PM CDT.
  Cozad around 740 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Farnam and Gothenburg

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 219DEG 28KT 4056 10037 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

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352 
WWUS53 KGID 172358
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
658 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
658 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 658 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Moorefield, or 10
miles east of Curtis, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Cozad and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Farnam.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 215DEG 19KT 4062 10032 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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402 
WWUS53 KGID 180006
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
706 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
706 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 704 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Moorefield, or 12 miles east of Curtis, moving northeast
at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 7:05 PM, off duty 
         NWS Meteorologist reported a large tornado just southwest 
         of Farnam.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...Farnam around 715 PM, Cozad, Gothenburg 
and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 215DEG 22KT 4066 10028 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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014 
WWUS53 KGID 180017
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
717 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
717 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 714 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Eustis, or 17 miles east of Curtis,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 709 PM CDT, a storm chaser 
         reported a tornado 10 miles northeast of Stockville.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes and may strengthen 
to produce additional tornadoes at any time!

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Farnam at this time, Cozad and Willow Island around 735 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 225DEG 36KT 4071 10019 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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573 
WWUS53 KGID 180033
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
733 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
733 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northwest of Eustis, or 20 miles northeast of
Curtis, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
         producing tornadoes near Farnam.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Cozad and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 231DEG 18KT 4076 10016 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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Permalink to 201905172348-KGID-WFUS53-TORGID
468 
WFUS53 KGID 172348
TORGID
NEC047-180045-
/O.NEW.KGID.TO.W.0003.190517T2348Z-190518T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Hastings NE
648 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Dawson County in south central Nebraska...

* Until 745 PM CDT.
    
* At 645 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Stockville, or 8 miles southeast of Curtis, moving
  northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 600 PM CDT a tornado was 
           reported 8 miles north of Indianola. This storm has a 
           history of producing tornadoes.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Willow Island around 735 PM CDT.
  Cozad around 740 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Farnam and Gothenburg

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 219DEG 28KT 4056 10037 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

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352 
WWUS53 KGID 172358
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
658 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
658 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 658 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Moorefield, or 10
miles east of Curtis, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Cozad and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Farnam.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 215DEG 19KT 4062 10032 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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Permalink to 201905180006-KGID-WWUS53-SVSGID
402 
WWUS53 KGID 180006
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
706 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
706 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 704 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Moorefield, or 12 miles east of Curtis, moving northeast
at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 7:05 PM, off duty 
         NWS Meteorologist reported a large tornado just southwest 
         of Farnam.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...Farnam around 715 PM, Cozad, Gothenburg 
and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 215DEG 22KT 4066 10028 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Thies
Permalink to 201905180017-KGID-WWUS53-SVSGID
014 
WWUS53 KGID 180017
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
717 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
717 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 714 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Eustis, or 17 miles east of Curtis,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 709 PM CDT, a storm chaser 
         reported a tornado 10 miles northeast of Stockville.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This storm has a history of producing tornadoes and may strengthen 
to produce additional tornadoes at any time!

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Farnam at this time, Cozad and Willow Island around 735 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 225DEG 36KT 4071 10019 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Thies
Permalink to 201905180033-KGID-WWUS53-SVSGID
573 
WWUS53 KGID 180033
SVSGID

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
733 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
733 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...
    
At 732 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northwest of Eustis, or 20 miles northeast of
Curtis, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of 
         producing tornadoes near Farnam.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Cozad and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4096 10022 4094 9979 4070 9998 4070 10022
      4090 10023
TIME...MOT...LOC 0032Z 231DEG 18KT 4076 10016 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

Thies

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