Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

KSZ005>007-NEZ084>086-260500-
Jewell KS-Phillips KS-Smith KS-Franklin NE-Nuckolls NE-Webster NE-
1131 PM CDT Sat May 25 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JEWELL...NORTHERN
SMITH...NORTHEASTERN PHILLIPS...SOUTHERN FRANKLIN...SOUTHWESTERN
NUCKOLLS AND SOUTHERN WEBSTER COUNTIES THROUGH MIDNIGHT CDT...

At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Red Cloud to near Agra.
Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Smith Center, Red Cloud, Kensington, Agra, Guide Rock, Riverton,
Athol, Bostwick, Bellaire, and Inavale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4006 9807 3968 9888 3978 9924 4000 9919
      4020 9859
TIME...MOT...LOC 0430Z 279DEG 27KT 4010 9851 3983 9912

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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