Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley, NE
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
118 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024
NEC037-141-167-240630-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-240524T0630Z/
Colfax NE-Platte NE-Stanton NE-
118 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT FOR NORTHERN
COLFAX...NORTHEASTERN PLATTE AND SOUTHEASTERN STANTON COUNTIES...
At 118 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles south of Leigh, or 14 miles north of Columbus,
moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Colfax, northeastern Platte and southeastern Stanton
Counties, including the following locations... Maple Creek Recreation
Area and The Highway 15 And 32 Junction.
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.
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LAT...LON 4186 9705 4159 9696 4157 9732 4174 9735
TIME...MOT...LOC 0618Z 271DEG 43KT 4164 9727
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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