Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Arthur, Deuel, Garden and Keith, Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Arthur, Deuel, Garden and Keith Counties in Nebraska.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 5:18 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 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

A severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Lewellen, or 13 miles north of Big Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees

Locations Mentioned

Lemoyne, Ash Hollow State Historical Park, Eagle Gulch Campground, Ruthon, Belmar, Clear Creek State Wildlife Management Area, McKeag, Otter Creek Campground, and Windlass Hill. This includes the following highways. Highway 61 between mile markers 104 and 116. Highway 92 between mile markers 115 and 132

Areas Affected

The warning covers Arthur, Deuel, Garden and Keith Counties in Nebraska.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If on or near Lake McConaughy, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive…