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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
338 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

NEC031-032100-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0027.000000T0000Z-240703T2100Z/
Cherry NE-
338 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CHERRY COUNTY...

At 338 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles west of Merritt Reservoir, or 33 miles southwest
of Valentine, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Schoolhouse Lake, Steer Creek Campground, and Anderson Bridge State
Wildlife Management Area.

This includes Highway 97 between mile markers 109 and 113.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

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LAT...LON 4257 10128 4274 10128 4283 10090 4254 10087
TIME...MOT...LOC 2038Z 266DEG 15KT 4261 10110

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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