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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
256 PM CDT Tue Jun 17 2025 /156 PM MDT Tue Jun 17 2025/

...NWS Damage Survey for 06/16/2025 Dickens Tornado Event...

.Overview...

A supercell thunderstorm quickly developed over south central
Lincoln County during the evening hours on June 16, 2025. During
the supercell development stage, a landspout tornado formed along
the southwestern flank of the developing updraft. Due to the
volatile nature of the atmosphere, the landspout quick
transitioned to a supercellular tornado that is associated with a
mesocyclone. The tornado lifted briefly before touching down
again. The tornado tracked to the south and strengthened. EF-2
damage was observed. Interestingly, this second tornado tracked
south only 3 miles in 45 minutes.

.Dickens Landspout...

Rating:                EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:   105 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.84 miles
Path Width /maximum/:  50 yards
Fatalities:            0
Injuries:              0

Start Date:            06/16/25
Start Time:            7:04 PM CDT
Start Lat/Lon:         40.84 / -100.90

End Date:              06/16/25
End Time:              7:12 PM CDT
End Lat/Lon:           40.83 / -100.91

Survey Summary:

Tornado was initially exhibiting characteristics of a landspout,
before evolving into a supercellular tornado. Start and end time
were estimated from radar and storm spotter reports. Traditional
damage indicators were sparse, but, several road signs were bent
horizontally at the base, suggesting EF-1 intensity.


.Dickens Supercell Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:    134 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/16/2025
Start Time:             7:20 PM CDT
Start Lat/Lon:          40.82 / -100.94

End Date:               06/16/2025
End Time:               8:05 PM CDT
End Lat/Lon:            40.78 / -100.95

Survey Summary:

The supercell tornado latched onto a boundary and slowly tracked
to the south. Trees and power lines were exposed to prolonged
tornadic winds, suggesting EF-2 intensity.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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