Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1211 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KSZ006-007-260545-
Jewell KS-Smith KS-
1211 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN JEWELL AND EAST CENTRAL
SMITH COUNTIES THROUGH 1245 AM CDT...

At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lebanon, or 31 miles northwest of Beloit, moving east at 40 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Esbon around 1215 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Mankato and Jewell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3971 9866 3989 9860 3981 9800 3957 9808
      3957 9815
TIME...MOT...LOC 0511Z 284DEG 35KT 3979 9854

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

$$

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