Severe Thunderstorm Warning 168, NWS North Platte, NE

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
301 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2019

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Saturday night)
Issued at 251 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2019

Latest day cloud phase distinction RGB and surface obs show a few
boundaries/lines of forcing. Notably from Box Butte to northern
Garden county to northern Arthur county, another then along the
southern part of the Cheyenne Ridge where there is a more of a
thermal gradient. Former the main concern wherein it has evolved
from shallow cumulus to towering cumulus with glaciation. Isolated
thunderstorms have developed there in the last 20 minutes with
lightning now detected via ENTLN and NLDN. Current thinking is
isolated-widely scattered thunderstorms and/or a small cluster
will evolve into early evening and affect mainly the eastern
Panhandle to northwest NEB-west central NEB and far southwest NEB.
A strong or briefly severe thunderstorm possible, but thinking
this threat will be isolated in nature. Note, storms that can move
southeast will see better instability and moisture, wherein dew
points exist in the upper 60s to lower 70s across central
Sandhills and parts of southwest NE. Otherwise, a localized heavy
rain threat exist due to storms regenerating across the previously
mentioned line of forcing mainly from northern Garden-Grant-
Arthur-McPherson. and storms regenerating and tracking across the
same area across eastern Panhandle-west central NEB.

Another round of activity is then expected tomorrow afternoon and
tomorrow night, albeit with somewhat better coverage of storms
expected. A weak frontal boundary will lie generally west to east
across the Sandhills with scattered to numerous storms possible
across northern Nebraska.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 251 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2019

The synoptic pattern early Sunday consists of an upper-level
trough across the Northern High Plains towards the Northern
Rockies, ahead a shortwave trough across SD-NEB, and a broad ridge
extending from southern CA and Baja California across the Pacific
Northwest. Meantime, a surface cold front is expected to be
positioned roughly southwest to northeast across portion of
southwest and north central NEB advancing eastward. 500 hPa height
rises will be spreading northward and eastward as the upper-level
trough advances into western Ontario Sunday to Sunday night.
Meanwhile, the aforementioned front will advance into eastern NEB
by late Sunday. Overall, shower and thunder chances will be
decreasing across western NEB through Sunday with the main threat
lingering/existing across mainly north central NEB. Of which, the
airmass will be moist across north central NEB with surface dew
points in the mid to upper 60s, albeit with so-so wind shear
generally 25-30 kts. Under northwest flow late Sunday night,
cooler and drier air will move in through early Monday. This will
be conducive for highs to be near to a few degrees before normal,
about 80 into the mid 80s. The ridge will then see a little shift
eastward with it then expected to be positioned Monday-Monday
night from the Four Corners to across the Canadian Prairies. A
weak disturbance embedded with the flow rounding the upper high
will bring low-end chances Monday night.

Tuesday and beyond, the amplified upper-level ridge will continue
to persist and will evolve and build eastward extending from the
Southern High Plains to across the Canadian Prairies by
Wednesday. Main sensible weather impacts Tuesday-Thursday appear
to be spotty- isolated thunderstorm chances Tuesday and isolated-
scattered thunderstorms Thursday. While there are some apparent
differences in phase and amplitude, a shortwave trough rounding
the ridge is anticipated to be moving round the ridge and
increasing chances across the area. Otherwise, highs will largely
be seasonable and near-normal, generally 80s to lower 90s.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1203 AM CDT Fri Jul 26 2019

Thunderstorms will be possible in the vicinity of the KVTN
terminal through around 2 PM CDT this afternoon. Storms will end
for the remainder of the afternoon. By late afternoon, the threat
for isolated storms will increase in west central Nebraska. The
threat for storms will persist into the evening hours, ending
overnight. Storms will be disorganized and highly isolated. That
being said, will leave out a mention of storms in the 18z KLBF and
KVTN TAF's.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...ET
LONG TERM...ET
AVIATION...Buttler

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
245 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2019

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-271945-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
245 PM CDT Fri Jul 26 2019 /145 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and
north central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

Isolated thunderstorms, some strong to severe are possible this
afternoon and evening across western and north central Nebraska.
At this time, the greatest threat for severe storms is north of a
line from Grant to Ansley. Hail up to half dollar size and
damaging winds are the main threats, along with heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible late Saturday
afternoon and Saturday night mainly North of a line from
Chappell, to Stapleton, to Ewing.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated this afternoon or tonight.

&&

Get your weather, hydrological, and climate information at
http://www.weather.gov/northplatte

CLB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
229 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

NEZ004-094-262115-
Sheridan NE-Western Cherry NE-
229 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHERRY AND
SOUTHEASTERN SHERIDAN COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM MDT...

At 229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Ellsworth, or 38 miles east of Alliance, moving
east northeast at 20 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4214 10221 4224 10223 4238 10182 4211 10175
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 249DEG 19KT 4218 10212

Buttler

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
246 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

NEZ023-035-262130-
Grant NE-Arthur NE-
246 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL ARTHUR AND
SOUTHWESTERN GRANT COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM MDT...

At 246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Ashby, or 20 miles northwest of Arthur, moving
southeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Sand Puddin Lake, Velma and Jensen Lake.

This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 129 and 145.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4184 10203 4193 10184 4166 10160 4158 10182
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 335DEG 11KT 4183 10191

Buttler

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
317 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

NEZ004-094-262200-
Sheridan NE-Western Cherry NE-
317 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHERRY AND
SOUTHEASTERN SHERIDAN COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM MDT...

At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles north of Ashby, or 36 miles south of Gordon, moving northeast
at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny sized hail will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Intersection of Highway 61 and Survey Valley Road and Dipping Vat
Meadow.

This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 176 and 194.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4218 10198 4234 10206 4259 10180 4227 10152
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 237DEG 15KT 4230 10196

Buttler

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTH PLATTE NE
439 PM CDT FRI JUL 26 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0428 PM     HAIL             43 S MERRIMAN           42.30N 101.70W
07/26/2019  E1.75 INCH       CHERRY             NE   PUBLIC

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CBUTTLER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
347 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

NEZ022-023-035-057-262230-
Grant NE-Arthur NE-Garden NE-Keith NE-
347 PM MDT Fri Jul 26 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN ARTHUR... EXTREME
SOUTHWESTERN GRANT...FAR NORTHWESTERN KEITH AND SOUTHEASTERN GARDEN
COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM MDT...

At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles east of Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, or 21 miles
northeast of Oshkosh, moving southeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Rackett and Bourquim Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4168 10227 4177 10204 4147 10174 4134 10216
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 329DEG 14KT 4167 10213

Buttler

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTH PLATTE NE
514 PM CDT FRI JUL 26 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0445 PM     TSTM WND DMG     22 N LEWELLEN           41.65N 102.14W
07/26/2019                   GARDEN             NE   PUBLIC

            EST 60-70 MPH WINDS UPROOTED 5 FT DIAMETER TREE AND BROKE
            WINDOWS

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SNIVELY