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Mid to Late May 2019 Severe Threats


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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
706 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180045-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Dawson NE-
706 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...

At 704 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Moorefield, or 12 miles east of Curtis, moving northeast
at 25 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 7:05 PM, off duty
         NWS Meteorologist reported a large tornado just southwest
         of Farnam.

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...Farnam around 715 PM, Cozad, Gothenburg
and Willow Island around 745 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 209 and 227.

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.
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
713 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC063-111-180045-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190518T0045Z/
Frontier NE-Lincoln NE-
713 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FRONTIER AND SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES...

At 712 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Moorefield, or 12
miles east of Curtis, moving north at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Moorefield and Vroman.

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 205 and
207.
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question here. maybe i just haven't seen enough of them due to work or something. but there seem to be more than the usual amount of "multi-core" or "multi-circulation" supercells today than usual. the one that formed near Ft Stockton and is still going to the east on I-10, and the one currently in Nebraska crossing I-80/US 30 between Gothenburg and Lexington. the ones I have seen the most are usually single core-single circulation. is it just me?

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4 minutes ago, Jim Marusak said:

question here. maybe i just haven't seen enough of them due to work or something. but there seem to be more than the usual amount of "multi-core" or "multi-circulation" supercells today than usual. the one that formed near Ft Stockton and is still going to the east on I-10, and the one currently in Nebraska crossing I-80/US 30 between Gothenburg and Lexington. the ones I have seen the most are usually single core-single circulation. is it just me?

Noticed this as well and thought it was a result of merging supercells.    Two definite circulations on the Lexington area storm.

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Just now, Indystorm said:

Noticed this as well and thought it was a result of merging supercells.  

at least I'm not the only one. because yea, you're right they're usually the result of cell mergers and are short-lasting due to outflow disruption, allowing for one dominant cell and circulation to take over. these cells being the formation they are just seem unusual to me. I wonder what type of data the researchers are getting out there today on those cells.

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1 minute ago, yoda said:

Spotters reported large and dangerous tornado 1 mile N of Cozad in Nebraska 

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
801 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180145-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190518T0145Z/
Dawson NE-
801 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
DAWSON COUNTY...

At 758 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Cozad, or 13
miles northwest of Lexington, moving northeast at 25 mph. Another
possible tornado was located 5 miles northeast of Farnam.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and three inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 754 PM CDT multiple
         trained spotters reported a large and dangerous tornado 1
         mile north of Cozad.

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 affect Cozad, then remain over
mainly rural areas of western Dawson County.

This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 211 and 228.
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4 minutes ago, Jim Marusak said:

and Cozad is about to get hit with another circulation, and possibly a 2nd tornado. not exactly their night for viewing only.

Yup... damage also reported by spotters 8 miles NE of Cozad

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
812 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

NEC047-180145-
/O.CON.KGID.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190518T0145Z/
Dawson NE-
812 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN DAWSON COUNTY...

At 809 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles northeast of
Cozad, or 15 miles northwest of Lexington, moving northeast at 30
mph. Another possible tornado is just southwest of Cozad, also
moving northeast.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and three inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 810 PM CDT, trained
         weather spotters reported damage 8 miles northeast of Cozad.

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 affect Cozad, then remain over
mainly rural areas of western Dawson County.

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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
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Cell got its own MD:

 
Mesoscale Discussion 0658
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0812 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

   Areas affected...Portions of central Nebraska

   Concerning...Tornado Watch 172...

   Valid 180112Z - 180315Z

   The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 172 continues.

   SUMMARY...A long-lived supercell thunderstorm continues to move into
   an environment favorable for tornadoes. The strength of the
   low-level wind fields suggests that some tornadoes may be
   significant. Large hail will also be possible.

   DISCUSSION...An intense supercell with a history of producing
   tornadoes has been ongoing for the last few hours and has shown
   increasing signs of rotation per KUEX radar. Low-veering in the KUEX
   VAD profile shows very large 0-1 km SRH approaching 400 m2/s2. Given
   the continued influx of higher theta-e air and increased low-level
   winds accompanying the low-level jet, this activity is expected to
   persist into at least mid-evening. Tornadoes, some significant, and
   large hail will all be possible with this activity.

   ..Wendt.. 05/18/2019
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Another confirmed tornado in NE by spotters

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
815 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Custer County in central Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 814 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles south of
  Oconto, or 17 miles north of Lexington, moving northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Oconto around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Burr
Oak, Buckeye, Lodi, Pressey State Wildlife Management Area,
Intersection of Highway 183 and Cumro Road and Cumro.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 183 between mile markers 74 and 93.
 Highway 2 between mile markers 280 and 300.
 Highway 92 between mile markers 300 and 302.

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.
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2 minutes ago, yoda said:

Another confirmed tornado in NE by spotters


BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
815 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Custer County in central Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 814 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles south of
  Oconto, or 17 miles north of Lexington, moving northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Oconto around 835 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Burr
Oak, Buckeye, Lodi, Pressey State Wildlife Management Area,
Intersection of Highway 183 and Cumro Road and Cumro.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 183 between mile markers 74 and 93.
 Highway 2 between mile markers 280 and 300.
 Highway 92 between mile markers 300 and 302.

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.

that's the same cell that has been going from McCook to Cozad, that's just a "hand-off" warning for North Platte as the cell moves across CWA's.

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5 minutes ago, yoda said:

Looks like DDC will be missed just to the SE by that TW'd storm 

That cell has recently produced at least 2 small tornadoes, per streams from Brett Adair and Sequoyah Quinton.

Rotation never looked that good on radar, but the tors were undeniable.

 

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Snagged four tornadoes today from the long-track cyclic supercell. Would’ve gotten more, but got held up for a little while by snapped powerlines in the road east of Farnam, had some trouble finding additional roadways as cell coverage in SW NEB is pretty awful. Tons of chasers were on the storm. Saw numerous DOWs, in addition to the NOAA P3 aircraft, hopefully they got great data. Off to Kearney to grab some grub. 

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
912 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Ford County in southwestern Kansas...
  West central Edwards County in south central Kansas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 911 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located 7 miles southwest of Ford, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
  Ford around 920 PM CDT.
  Spearville and Windhorst around 930 PM CDT.
  Bellefont around 935 PM CDT.
  Offerle around 940 PM CDT.

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
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