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Tornado Warning 6, NWS North Platte, NE
NWS North Platte, NE issued this tornado warning at Jun 8, 2020, 7:42 PM CDT for Custer County, Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was in force for 48 min. 3 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
- Jun 8, 2020, 7:42 PM CDT (00:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 8, 2020, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS North Platte, NE
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Custer County, NE, Lincoln County, NE
The radar
The North Platte radar (KLNX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 7:52 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 7 W Merna, NE | |
| Jun 8, 7:53 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 S Arnold, NE | WEAK TORNADO. |
| Jun 8, 8:20 PM CDT | TORNADO | 8 W Merna, NE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 5:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 42 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
- 1670 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -40 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1799 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 149 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 403 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.8
- Supercell composite
- 20.3
The text
As transmitted.
803
WFUS53 KLBF 090042
TORLBF
NEC041-111-090130-
/O.NEW.KLBF.TO.W.0006.200609T0042Z-200609T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
742 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska...
West central Custer County in central Nebraska...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 741 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Arnold, or 19 miles southeast of
Stapleton, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Arnold around 800 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Finchville, Pleasant Hill and Milldale.
This includes Highway 92 between mile markers 249 and 267.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 4119 10018 4123 10034 4127 10038 4150 10012
4147 9975
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 222DEG 23KT 4129 10022
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
JWS3 follow-up statements
941
WWUS53 KLBF 090053
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
753 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
NEC041-111-090130-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200609T0130Z/
Lincoln NE-Custer NE-
753 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND WEST CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTIES...
At 753 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Arnold, or 20 miles southeast of
Stapleton, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Arnold around 810 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Finchville, Pleasant Hill and Milldale.
This includes Highway 92 between mile markers 249 and 267.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4119 10018 4123 10034 4127 10038 4150 10012
4147 9975
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 224DEG 19KT 4131 10018
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
JWS195
WWUS53 KLBF 090103
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
803 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
NEC111-090112-
/O.CAN.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200609T0130Z/
Lincoln NE-
803 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
central and southwestern Nebraska.
LAT...LON 4119 10018 4126 10024 4139 10024 4150 10012
4147 9975
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 218DEG 18KT 4140 10010
$$
NEC041-090130-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200609T0130Z/
Custer NE-
803 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTY...
At 802 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Arnold, or 22
miles east of Stapleton, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Custer County, including the following locations...
Finchville, Pleasant Hill and Milldale.
This includes Highway 92 between mile markers 249 and 267.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4119 10018 4126 10024 4139 10024 4150 10012
4147 9975
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 218DEG 18KT 4140 10010
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
JWS095
WWUS53 KLBF 090116
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
816 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
NEC041-090130-
/O.CON.KLBF.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200609T0130Z/
Custer NE-
816 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTY...
At 815 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles east of Arnold, or 20 miles west of Broken Bow,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Arnold, Finchville, Pleasant Hill and Milldale.
This includes Highway 92 between mile markers 249 and 267.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 4119 10018 4126 10024 4139 10024 4150 10012
4147 9975
TIME...MOT...LOC 0115Z 228DEG 26KT 4146 10002
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
JWSThe office that day
Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Brown | 52 min |
| Jun 8, 7:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Cherry, Thomas | 20 min |
| Jun 8, 7:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Keya Paha | 42 min |
| Jun 8, 7:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Holt, Keya Paha, Rock | 48 min |
| Jun 8, 7:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Blaine, Brown, Loup, Rock | 44 min |
| Jun 8, 8:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln | 45 min |
| Jun 8, 8:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Holt, Rock | 44 min |
| Jun 8, 8:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Boyd, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock | 26 min |
| Jun 8, 8:14 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LBF | Holt, Rock | 31 min |
| Jun 8, 8:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LBF | Custer | 39 min |
| Jun 8, 8:23 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LBF | Custer, Lincoln, Logan | 9 hr |
| Jun 8, 8:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Blaine, Custer | 10 hr |
| Jun 8, 8:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Brown, Rock | 42 min |
| Jun 8, 8:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Lincoln, Logan | 41 min |
| Jun 8, 8:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Boyd | 23 min |
| Jun 8, 8:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Boyd, Holt | 46 min |
| Jun 8, 8:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Holt, Rock | 43 min |
| Jun 8, 8:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Cherry | 41 min |
| Jun 8, 8:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Logan | 3 hr |
| Jun 8, 9:02 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Brown, Rock | 3 hr |
| Jun 8, 9:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Garden | 46 min |
| Jun 8, 9:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Boyd | 27 min |
| Jun 8, 9:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Lincoln, Logan | 39 min |
| Jun 8, 9:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Holt, Rock | 37 min |
| Jun 8, 9:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Loup | 45 min |
| Jun 8, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Blaine, Brown, Loup | 45 min |
| Jun 8, 9:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jun 8, 9:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Boyd, Holt | 48 min |
| Jun 8, 10:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Logan | 44 min |
| Jun 8, 10:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Holt | 41 min |
| Jun 8, 10:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Brown, Rock | 42 min |
| Jun 8, 10:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Boyd, Holt | 6 hr |
| Jun 8, 10:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Holt | 40 min |
| Jun 8, 10:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Loup | 49 min |
| Jun 8, 10:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Boyd | 23 min |
| Jun 8, 10:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Blaine, Logan, Thomas | 47 min |
| Jun 8, 10:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Garden | 47 min |
| Jun 8, 10:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Rock | 50 min |
| Jun 8, 11:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Holt, Rock | 40 min |
| Jun 8, 11:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Rock | 46 min |
| Jun 8, 11:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Grant | 50 min |
| Jun 8, 11:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Logan | 7 hr |
| Jun 8, 11:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Boyd, Holt | 47 min |
| Jun 8, 11:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Brown, Rock | 7 hr |
| Jun 9, 12:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Keith | 42 min |
| Jun 9, 12:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Brown | 37 min |
| Jun 9, 12:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Arthur, Garden, Keith | 41 min |
| Jun 9, 12:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Arthur, Keith | 49 min |
| Jun 9, 1:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LBF | Arthur, Keith, McPherson | 34 min |
| Jun 9, 2:24 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Deuel | 51 min |
| Jun 9, 9:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LBF | Holt | 34 hr |
| Jun 9, 10:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Boyd | 49 min |
| Jun 9, 1:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Holt | 39 min |
| Jun 9, 1:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Boyd, Garfield, Holt, Wheeler | 47 min |
| Jun 9, 2:38 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Holt | 15 hr |
| Jun 9, 3:00 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Boyd | 44 min |
| Jun 9, 3:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Holt | 41 min |
| Jun 9, 5:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LBF | Boyd | 20 hr |
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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.