Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Custer, Lincoln, Logan and McPherson, Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Custer, Lincoln, Logan and McPherson Counties in Nebraska.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 7:50 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles north of Stapleton to near Ringgold to 10 miles southeast of Tryon, moving southeast at 50 mph. THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR STAPLETON

Hazards

80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely

Locations Mentioned

Stapleton, Arnold, Brady, Maxwell, Gandy, Ringgold, North Platte Airport, Keith, Logan, Cottonwood Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, Etna, Tarboz Lake, Shanklin Bluff, Hoagland, Brown Lake, and Finchville. This includes the following highways. Highway 92 between mile markers 208 and 251. Highway 97 between mile markers 19 and 26. Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 182 and 199. Highway 83 between mile markers 88 and 124

Areas Affected

The warning covers Custer, Lincoln, Logan and McPherson Counties in Nebraska.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.