Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Cherry, Hooker and Thomas, Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Cherry, Hooker and Thomas Counties in Nebraska.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 5:39 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:30 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

CDT/439 PM MDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northwest of Seneca, or 12 miles northeast of Mullen, moving southeast at 15 mph

Hazards

Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts

Potential Impact

People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees

Locations Mentioned

Seneca and Giant Hill. This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 193 and 199

Areas Affected

The warning covers Cherry, Hooker and Thomas Counties in Nebraska.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.