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2021 [KCYS] CHEYENNE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

412 
WFUS55 KCYS 232231
TORCYS
NEC033-232315-
/O.NEW.KCYS.TO.W.0001.210523T2231Z-210523T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
431 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 515 PM MDT.
    
* At 430 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Crook, or 17 miles south of Sidney, moving northeast at 50
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Sunol and Lodgepole.

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4100 10262 4100 10296 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 208DEG 42KT 4089 10291 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Cox
803 
WWUS55 KCYS 232242
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
442 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232315-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
442 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR EASTERN
CHEYENNE COUNTY...
    
At 441 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 8
miles north of Twin Buttes, or 11 miles southeast of Sidney, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and Sunol. 

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4100 10262 4100 10296 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 209DEG 48KT 4103 10280 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Cox
000 
WWUS55 KCYS 232254
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
454 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232315-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
454 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY...
    
At 453 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Sunol, or 12 miles east of Sidney, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and Sunol. 

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4109 10262 4110 10289 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 208DEG 41KT 4114 10272 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Cox
931 
WWUS55 KCYS 232304
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
504 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232315-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
504 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY...
    
At 504 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Lodgepole, or 15 miles northwest of
Chappell, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and Sunol. 

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
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 4109 10262 4110 10289 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 207DEG 44KT 4128 10263 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Cox
903 
WWUS55 KCYS 232310
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
510 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232320-
/O.EXP.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
510 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 515 PM MDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for the Panhandle
of Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4109 10262 4110 10289 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 208DEG 42KT 4132 10260 

$$

Cox
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412 
WFUS55 KCYS 232231
TORCYS
NEC033-232315-
/O.NEW.KCYS.TO.W.0001.210523T2231Z-210523T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
431 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 515 PM MDT.
    
* At 430 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  near Crook, or 17 miles south of Sidney, moving northeast at 50
  mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Sunol and Lodgepole.

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4100 10262 4100 10296 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 208DEG 42KT 4089 10291 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Cox
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803 
WWUS55 KCYS 232242
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
442 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232315-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
442 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR EASTERN
CHEYENNE COUNTY...
    
At 441 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 8
miles north of Twin Buttes, or 11 miles southeast of Sidney, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and Sunol. 

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4100 10262 4100 10296 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 209DEG 48KT 4103 10280 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Cox
Permalink to 202105232254-KCYS-WWUS55-SVSCYS
000 
WWUS55 KCYS 232254
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
454 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232315-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
454 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY...
    
At 453 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Sunol, or 12 miles east of Sidney, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and Sunol. 

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 4109 10262 4110 10289 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 208DEG 41KT 4114 10272 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Cox
Permalink to 202105232304-KCYS-WWUS55-SVSCYS
931 
WWUS55 KCYS 232304
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
504 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232315-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
504 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY...
    
At 504 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Lodgepole, or 15 miles northwest of
Chappell, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and Sunol. 

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 64 and
77.
 
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 4109 10262 4110 10289 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 207DEG 44KT 4128 10263 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Cox
Permalink to 202105232310-KCYS-WWUS55-SVSCYS
903 
WWUS55 KCYS 232310
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
510 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

NEC033-232320-
/O.EXP.KCYS.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T2315Z/
Cheyenne NE-
510 PM MDT Sun May 23 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 515 PM MDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for the Panhandle
of Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4109 10262 4110 10289 4142 10266 4139 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 208DEG 42KT 4132 10260 

$$

Cox

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