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WWUS83 KGID 020305
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1005 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

KSZ017-020330-
Rooks KS-
1005 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN ROOKS COUNTY
THROUGH 1030 PM CDT...

At 1004 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Ogallah, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Palco, Damar, and Zurich.

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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
north central Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3927 9961 3940 9960 3929 9928 3913 9941
      3913 9961
TIME...MOT...LOC 0304Z 219DEG 22KT 3909 9975

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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