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2023 [KLBF] NORTH_PLATTE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9

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Storm Based Warning History

354 
WFUS53 KLBF 121930
TORLBF
NEC071-183-122015-
/O.NEW.KLBF.TO.W.0009.230512T1930Z-230512T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
230 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Garfield County in north central Nebraska...
  Wheeler County in north central Nebraska...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 229 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Spalding, or 22
  miles west of Albion, moving northwest at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Bartlett around 255 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cumminsville, Four Corners and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 151.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 154DEG 29KT 4169 9845 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

JWS
871 
WWUS53 KLBF 121944
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
244 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC071-183-122015-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230512T2015Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
244 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 244 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles south of Bartlett, or 24 miles northeast of Ord,
moving northwest at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Ericson around 250 PM CDT.
  Bartlett around 300 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cumminsville, Four Corners and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 151.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 151DEG 28KT 4178 9853 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

JWS
727 
WWUS53 KLBF 122003
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
303 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC071-183-122015-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230512T2015Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
303 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ericson, or 22 miles northeast of Ord, moving
northwest at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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
east central Garfield and Wheeler Counties, including the following
locations... Cumminsville, Four Corners and Pibel Lake State
Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 151.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 145DEG 21KT 4182 9861 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

JWS
745 
WWUS53 KLBF 122015
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
315 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC071-183-122024-
/O.EXP.KLBF.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230512T2015Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
315 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 315 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However heavy rain is still possible with this
thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 154DEG 29KT 4189 9865 

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305121930-KLBF-WFUS53-TORLBF
354 
WFUS53 KLBF 121930
TORLBF
NEC071-183-122015-
/O.NEW.KLBF.TO.W.0009.230512T1930Z-230512T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
230 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Garfield County in north central Nebraska...
  Wheeler County in north central Nebraska...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 229 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Spalding, or 22
  miles west of Albion, moving northwest at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Bartlett around 255 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cumminsville, Four Corners and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 151.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 154DEG 29KT 4169 9845 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305121944-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
871 
WWUS53 KLBF 121944
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
244 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC071-183-122015-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230512T2015Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
244 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 244 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles south of Bartlett, or 24 miles northeast of Ord,
moving northwest at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Ericson around 250 PM CDT.
  Bartlett around 300 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cumminsville, Four Corners and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 151.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 151DEG 28KT 4178 9853 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305122003-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
727 
WWUS53 KLBF 122003
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
303 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC071-183-122015-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230512T2015Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
303 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ericson, or 22 miles northeast of Ord, moving
northwest at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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
east central Garfield and Wheeler Counties, including the following
locations... Cumminsville, Four Corners and Pibel Lake State
Recreation Area.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 151.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 145DEG 21KT 4182 9861 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305122015-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
745 
WWUS53 KLBF 122015
SVSLBF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
315 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

NEC071-183-122024-
/O.EXP.KLBF.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230512T2015Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
315 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 315 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However heavy rain is still possible with this
thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4174 9832 4174 9864 4193 9882 4205 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 154DEG 29KT 4189 9865 

$$

JWS

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