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2023 [KLBF] NORTH_PLATTE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 11

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Storm Based Warning History

198 
WFUS53 KLBF 122025
TORLBF
NEC071-183-122115-
/O.NEW.KLBF.TO.W.0011.230512T2025Z-230512T2115Z/

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

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

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

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 324 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ericson, or 20
  miles northeast of Ord, moving north at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Broadcast media 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 330 PM CDT.

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

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 166DEG 32KT 4181 9865 

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

$$

JWS
691 
WWUS53 KLBF 122032
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
332 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 330 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ericson, or 22 miles northeast of Ord, moving north at 
30 mph. An additional tornado was also reported 2 miles south of 
Bartlett. This tornado was also moving north 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...
  Bartlett around 340 PM CDT.

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

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 173DEG 27KT 4182 9860 

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

$$

JWS
466 
WWUS53 KLBF 122040
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
340 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 340 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Bartlett, or 23 miles northeast of Ord, moving north at
25 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Garfield and Wheeler Counties, including the following
locations... Buffalo Flats, Cumminsville, Four Corners, Pibel Lake
State Recreation Area and Gables.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 170DEG 24KT 4185 9862 

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

$$

JWS
450 
WWUS53 KLBF 122046
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
346 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 345 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near to just west of Bartlett, or 24 miles northeast of Ord, 
moving north 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Garfield and Wheeler Counties, including the following
locations... Buffalo Flats, Cumminsville, Four Corners, Pibel Lake
State Recreation Area and Gables.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 169DEG 24KT 4189 9864 

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

$$

JWS
028 
WWUS53 KLBF 122055
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
355 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WESTERN WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 355 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Bartlett, or 27 miles northeast of
Burwell, moving north 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Garfield and western Wheeler Counties, including the
following locations... Buffalo Flats, Cumminsville, Four Corners and
Gables.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 137 and 157.
 
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 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853 4183 9844
      4179 9879
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 169DEG 24KT 4195 9866 

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

$$

JWS
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198 
WFUS53 KLBF 122025
TORLBF
NEC071-183-122115-
/O.NEW.KLBF.TO.W.0011.230512T2025Z-230512T2115Z/

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

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

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

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 324 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ericson, or 20
  miles northeast of Ord, moving north at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Broadcast media 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 330 PM CDT.

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

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 166DEG 32KT 4181 9865 

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

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305122032-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
691 
WWUS53 KLBF 122032
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
332 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 330 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ericson, or 22 miles northeast of Ord, moving north at 
30 mph. An additional tornado was also reported 2 miles south of 
Bartlett. This tornado was also moving north 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...
  Bartlett around 340 PM CDT.

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

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 173DEG 27KT 4182 9860 

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

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305122040-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
466 
WWUS53 KLBF 122040
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
340 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 340 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Bartlett, or 23 miles northeast of Ord, moving north at
25 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Garfield and Wheeler Counties, including the following
locations... Buffalo Flats, Cumminsville, Four Corners, Pibel Lake
State Recreation Area and Gables.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 170DEG 24KT 4185 9862 

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

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305122046-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
450 
WWUS53 KLBF 122046
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
346 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 345 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located near to just west of Bartlett, or 24 miles northeast of Ord, 
moving north 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Garfield and Wheeler Counties, including the following
locations... Buffalo Flats, Cumminsville, Four Corners, Pibel Lake
State Recreation Area and Gables.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 133 and 157.
 
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 9875 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853
      4176 9841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 169DEG 24KT 4189 9864 

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

$$

JWS
Permalink to 202305122055-KLBF-WWUS53-SVSLBF
028 
WWUS53 KLBF 122055
SVSLBF

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

NEC071-183-122115-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-230512T2115Z/
Garfield NE-Wheeler NE-
355 PM CDT Fri May 12 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN GARFIELD AND WESTERN WHEELER COUNTIES...
    
At 355 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles northwest of Bartlett, or 27 miles northeast of
Burwell, moving north 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Garfield and western Wheeler Counties, including the
following locations... Buffalo Flats, Cumminsville, Four Corners and
Gables.

This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 137 and 157.
 
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 4207 9899 4209 9874 4209 9853 4183 9844
      4179 9879
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 169DEG 24KT 4195 9866 

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

$$

JWS

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