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2024 [KOAX] OMAHA/VALLEY Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 21

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

959 
WFUS53 KOAX 262032
TOROAX
NEC003-011-119-262115-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0021.240426T2032Z-240426T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Madison County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Southeastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Northeastern Boone County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 332 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southeast of
  Albion, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Albion around 335 PM CDT.

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 4197 9802 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783
      4171 9783 4160 9789 4164 9803
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 187DEG 17KT 4166 9793 

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

$$

Petersen
541 
WWUS53 KOAX 262038
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
338 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

NEC003-011-119-262115-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240426T2115Z/
Madison NE-Antelope NE-Boone NE-
338 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN ANTELOPE AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE
COUNTIES...

At 338 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles east of Albion, moving north at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Madison, southeastern Antelope and northeastern Boone
Counties.

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 4197 9802 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783
      4171 9783 4163 9787 4166 9801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 187DEG 17KT 4169 9793 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Petersen
458 
WWUS53 KOAX 262048
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
348 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

NEC003-011-119-262115-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240426T2115Z/
Madison NE-Antelope NE-Boone NE-
348 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN ANTELOPE AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE
COUNTIES...

At 348 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 5 miles west of Newman Grove, or 8 miles northeast of Albion,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Madison, southeastern Antelope and northeastern Boone
Counties.

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 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783 4171 9783
      4168 9784 4171 9795 4196 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 206DEG 23KT 4176 9788 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Petersen
221 
WWUS53 KOAX 262110
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
410 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

NEC003-011-119-262120-
/O.EXP.KOAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240426T2115Z/
Madison NE-Antelope NE-Boone NE-
410 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN
ANTELOPE AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 415 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783 4171 9783
      4168 9784 4171 9795 4196 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 204DEG 24KT 4189 9777 

$$

Petersen
Permalink to 202404262032-KOAX-WFUS53-TOROAX
959 
WFUS53 KOAX 262032
TOROAX
NEC003-011-119-262115-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0021.240426T2032Z-240426T2115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Madison County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Southeastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Northeastern Boone County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 332 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 4 miles southeast of
  Albion, moving north at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Albion around 335 PM CDT.

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 4197 9802 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783
      4171 9783 4160 9789 4164 9803
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 187DEG 17KT 4166 9793 

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

$$

Petersen
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541 
WWUS53 KOAX 262038
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
338 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

NEC003-011-119-262115-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240426T2115Z/
Madison NE-Antelope NE-Boone NE-
338 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN ANTELOPE AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE
COUNTIES...

At 338 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 3 miles east of Albion, moving north at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Madison, southeastern Antelope and northeastern Boone
Counties.

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 4197 9802 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783
      4171 9783 4163 9787 4166 9801
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 187DEG 17KT 4169 9793 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Petersen
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458 
WWUS53 KOAX 262048
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
348 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

NEC003-011-119-262115-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240426T2115Z/
Madison NE-Antelope NE-Boone NE-
348 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN ANTELOPE AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE
COUNTIES...

At 348 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 5 miles west of Newman Grove, or 8 miles northeast of Albion,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Madison, southeastern Antelope and northeastern Boone
Counties.

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 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783 4171 9783
      4168 9784 4171 9795 4196 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 206DEG 23KT 4176 9788 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Petersen
Permalink to 202404262110-KOAX-WWUS53-SVSOAX
221 
WWUS53 KOAX 262110
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
410 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

NEC003-011-119-262120-
/O.EXP.KOAX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240426T2115Z/
Madison NE-Antelope NE-Boone NE-
410 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN
ANTELOPE AND NORTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 415 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northeastern
Nebraska.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4193 9771 4174 9781 4174 9783 4171 9783
      4168 9784 4171 9795 4196 9793
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 204DEG 24KT 4189 9777 

$$

Petersen

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