Alert archive / Nebraska / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 6, NWS North Platte, NE
NWS North Platte, NE issued this tornado warning at May 27, 2019, 7:14 PM MDT for Chase County, Nebraska. It was in force for 46 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 27, 2019, 7:14 PM MDT (01:14 UTC)
- Expired
- May 27, 2019, 8:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS North Platte, NE
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 2.0 in
County Chase County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 7:22 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 Wnw Imperial, NE | |
| May 27, 7:23 PM MDT | TORNADO | 7 Nw Imperial, NE | |
| May 27, 7:25 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 89 | 4 Wnw Imperial, NE | MEASURED WITH WEATHER STATION |
| May 27, 7:35 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 N Imperial, NE | SNAPPED POWER POLE |
| May 27, 7:35 PM MDT | TORNADO | 7 N Imperial, NE | |
| May 27, 8:05 PM MDT | TORNADO | 11 Nne Imperial, NE | BRIEF TORNADO LASTING ABOUT 30 SECONDS |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 4:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 106 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 309 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -18 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1328 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 56 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 2.3
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KLBF 280114
TORLBF
NEC029-280200-
/O.NEW.KLBF.TO.W.0006.190528T0114Z-190528T0200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
714 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Chase County in southwestern Nebraska...
* Until 800 PM MDT.
* At 713 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles northwest of
Imperial, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* The tornado will be near...
Imperial around 725 PM MDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wanamaker State Wildfire Management Area and Chase.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 42 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 10188 4071 10162 4070 10160 4070 10152
4055 10140 4050 10183
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 247DEG 19KT 4057 10176
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
Roberg3 follow-up statements
132
WWUS53 KLBF 280127
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
727 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
NEC029-280200-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190528T0200Z/
Chase NE-
727 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHASE COUNTY...
At 726 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles
northwest of Imperial, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Chase County, including the following locations...
Wanamaker State Wildfire Management Area and Chase.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 42 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 10188 4071 10162 4070 10160 4070 10152
4055 10140 4050 10183
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 249DEG 20KT 4060 10166
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
Roberg697
WWUS53 KLBF 280138
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
738 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
NEC029-280200-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190528T0200Z/
Chase NE-
738 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHASE COUNTY...
At 738 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles northeast of
Imperial, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Chase County, including the following locations...
Wanamaker State Wildfire Management Area.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 42 and 54.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4066 10176 4071 10162 4070 10160 4070 10152
4055 10140 4053 10166
TIME...MOT...LOC 0138Z 245DEG 27KT 4064 10155
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
Roberg516
WWUS53 KLBF 280151
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
751 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
NEC029-280201-
/O.EXP.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-190528T0200Z/
Chase NE-
751 PM MDT Mon May 27 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHASE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
800 PM MDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However small hail and gusty winds are still
possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southwestern Nebraska.
LAT...LON 4066 10176 4071 10162 4070 10160 4070 10152
4055 10140 4053 10166
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 247DEG 19KT 4066 10147
$$
RobergThe office that day
Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 6:05 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Deuel, Keith | 3 hr |
| May 27, 6:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Keith, Perkins | 65 min |
| May 27, 6:31 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Chase, Perkins | 59 min |
| May 27, 6:59 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Keith, Perkins | 3 hr |
| May 27, 7:14 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Chase | 3 hr |
| May 27, 7:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Keith, Lincoln, Perkins | 66 min |
| May 27, 7:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Perkins | 40 min |
| May 27, 8:02 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln, Perkins | 43 min |
| May 27, 8:16 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Chase | 44 min |
| May 27, 8:18 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | LBF | Deuel, Keith, Perkins | 5 hr |
| May 27, 8:20 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln, Logan, McPherson | 40 min |
| May 27, 8:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Chase | 47 min |
| May 27, 8:43 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Lincoln | 3 hr |
| May 27, 8:44 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln | 46 min |
| May 27, 8:57 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln, Logan | 48 min |
| May 27, 9:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Chase, Hayes | 52 min |
| May 27, 9:20 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Custer, Logan | 55 min |
| May 27, 9:27 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | LBF | Lincoln | 4 hr |
| May 27, 9:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln | 30 min |
| May 27, 9:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Frontier, Hayes | 48 min |
| May 27, 10:10 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Custer | 50 min |
| May 27, 10:20 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Frontier | 55 min |
| May 27, 10:47 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Custer, Garfield, Loup | 43 min |
| May 27, 10:49 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Custer | 41 min |
| May 27, 11:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Frontier | 45 min |
| May 27, 11:40 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Chase | 50 min |
| May 28, 12:27 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Chase, Hayes | 33 min |
| May 28, 12:58 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Hayes | 32 min |
| May 28, 1:13 AM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | LBF | Deuel, Keith, Perkins | 9 hr |
| May 28, 1:33 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Frontier | 27 min |
| May 28, 8:51 AM MDT | River Flood Warning | LBF | Garden, Keith | 21 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.