Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Dundy and Hitchcock, Nebraska

Nebraska severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Dundy and Hitchcock Counties in Nebraska.

Nebraska severe thunderstorm warning

The alert was issued at 6:30 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:45 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

MDT/730 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of Stratton, or 13 miles east of Benkelman, moving northeast at 35 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail

Potential Impact

Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

Locations Mentioned

Trenton

Areas Affected

The warning covers Dundy and Hitchcock Counties in Nebraska.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This thunderstorm will produce strong winds resulting in areas of near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility. This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be aware of rapidly changing road conditions. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle…