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2023 [KOAX] OMAHA/VALLEY Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 29

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

084 
WFUS53 KOAX 122226
TOROAX
NEC053-122315-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0029.230512T2226Z-230512T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
526 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northeast of
  North Bend, or 10 miles northwest of Fremont, moving northeast at
  20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Scribner, Hooper and Uehling.

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 4174 9667 4174 9644 4165 9644 4147 9666
      4151 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 208DEG 19KT 4150 9668 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

BLB
753 
WWUS53 KOAX 122233 RRA
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
533 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC053-122315-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230512T2315Z/
Dodge NE-
533 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DODGE COUNTY...
        
At 533 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of
Hooper, or 11 miles northwest of Fremont, moving northeast at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Scribner, Hooper, Uehling and Winslow. 

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 4174 9667 4174 9644 4165 9644 4150 9664
      4155 9675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 207DEG 20KT 4155 9665 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BLB
527 
WWUS53 KOAX 122250 RRA
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
550 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC053-122315-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230512T2315Z/
Dodge NE-
550 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DODGE COUNTY...
        
At 550 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Hooper, or 13 miles northwest of Fremont, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado debris. Spotters also reported a 
         cone shaped tornado with this storm.

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...
Hooper and Uehling. 

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 4174 9661 4174 9644 4168 9644 4159 9657
      4161 9665
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 209DEG 17KT 4162 9660 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BLB
114 
WWUS53 KOAX 122259
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
559 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC053-122315-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230512T2315Z/
Dodge NE-
559 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL DODGE COUNTY...
    
At 558 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles east of Scribner, or 12 miles southeast of West
Point, moving north at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a large multiple vortex tornado.

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...
Uehling.

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 4174 9661 4174 9644 4164 9655 4166 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 187DEG 23KT 4168 9659 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BLB
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084 
WFUS53 KOAX 122226
TOROAX
NEC053-122315-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0029.230512T2226Z-230512T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
526 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northeast of
  North Bend, or 10 miles northwest of Fremont, moving northeast at
  20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Scribner, Hooper and Uehling.

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 4174 9667 4174 9644 4165 9644 4147 9666
      4151 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 208DEG 19KT 4150 9668 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

BLB
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753 
WWUS53 KOAX 122233 RRA
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
533 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC053-122315-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230512T2315Z/
Dodge NE-
533 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DODGE COUNTY...
        
At 533 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southwest of
Hooper, or 11 miles northwest of Fremont, moving northeast at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Scribner, Hooper, Uehling and Winslow. 

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 4174 9667 4174 9644 4165 9644 4150 9664
      4155 9675
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 207DEG 20KT 4155 9665 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BLB
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527 
WWUS53 KOAX 122250 RRA
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
550 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC053-122315-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230512T2315Z/
Dodge NE-
550 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN DODGE COUNTY...
        
At 550 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Hooper, or 13 miles northwest of Fremont, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado debris. Spotters also reported a 
         cone shaped tornado with this storm.

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...
Hooper and Uehling. 

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 4174 9661 4174 9644 4168 9644 4159 9657
      4161 9665
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 209DEG 17KT 4162 9660 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BLB
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114 
WWUS53 KOAX 122259
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
559 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC053-122315-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230512T2315Z/
Dodge NE-
559 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL DODGE COUNTY...
    
At 558 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles east of Scribner, or 12 miles southeast of West
Point, moving north at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed a large multiple vortex tornado.

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...
Uehling.

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 4174 9661 4174 9644 4164 9655 4166 9663
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 187DEG 23KT 4168 9659 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

BLB

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