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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 49, NWS Omaha, NE

June 22, 2021Antelope County, Madison County, Pierce County, Nebraska

NWS Omaha, NE issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 22, 2021, 5:14 PM CDT for Antelope County, Madison County, Pierce County, Nebraska. It was in force for 46 min. 9 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 22, 2021, 5:14 PM CDT (22:14 UTC)
Expired: Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT
In force: 46 min
Issued by: NWS Omaha, NE
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 2.0 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Antelope County, NE, Madison County, NE, Pierce County, NE

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:14 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
Jun 22, 5:20 PM CDT	HAIL 1.5	4 Nne Tilden, NE
Jun 22, 5:29 PM CDT	HAIL 0.88	Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 5:32 PM CDT	HAIL 1.25	3 Nnw Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 5:44 PM CDT	HAIL 1	Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 5:46 PM CDT	HAIL 1	3 Se Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 5:50 PM CDT	HAIL 1.75	Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 5:56 PM CDT	HAIL 1.25	4 Sse Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 6:00 PM CDT	HAIL 1.25	4 Sse Meadow Grove, NE
Jun 22, 6:00 PM CDT	HAIL 1.75	3 Se Meadow Grove, 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 22, 4:49 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	4 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 146 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 1910 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 259 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 324 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

172 
WUUS53 KOAX 222214
SVROAX
NEC003-119-139-222300-
/O.NEW.KOAX.SV.W.0049.210622T2214Z-210622T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
514 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northern Madison County in northeastern Nebraska...
  Southwestern Pierce County in northeastern Nebraska...
  East central Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 514 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of
  Neligh, or 24 miles northwest of Norfolk, moving southeast at 20
  mph.

  HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
  Meadow Grove around 545 PM CDT.
  Battle Creek around 600 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Tilden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4214 9801 4229 9787 4209 9739 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 305DEG 19KT 4218 9786 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DEE

5 follow-up statements

794 
WWUS53 KOAX 222221
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
521 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NEC003-119-139-222300-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Madison NE-Pierce NE-Antelope NE-
521 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN MADISON...SOUTHWESTERN PIERCE AND EAST CENTRAL ANTELOPE
COUNTIES...

At 520 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast of
Oakdale, or 22 miles northwest of Norfolk, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 5PM, 1 inch hail was covering the 
         ground at Brunswick.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Meadow Grove around 545 PM CDT.
  Battle Creek around 600 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Tilden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4214 9801 4229 9787 4209 9739 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 305DEG 19KT 4216 9782 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DEE

565 
WWUS53 KOAX 222223
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement...Cor hail report
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
523 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NEC003-119-139-222300-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Madison NE-Pierce NE-Antelope NE-
523 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN MADISON...SOUTHWESTERN PIERCE AND EAST CENTRAL ANTELOPE
COUNTIES...

At 520 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast of
Oakdale, or 22 miles northwest of Norfolk, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 5PM, 1 inch hail was covering the 
         ground 5 miles south of Brunswick.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Meadow Grove around 545 PM CDT.
  Battle Creek around 600 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Tilden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4214 9801 4229 9787 4209 9739 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 305DEG 19KT 4216 9782 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DEE

288 
WWUS53 KOAX 222227
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
527 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NEC003-119-139-222300-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Madison NE-Pierce NE-Antelope NE-
527 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN MADISON...SOUTHWESTERN PIERCE AND EAST CENTRAL ANTELOPE
COUNTIES...

At 527 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
Meadow Grove, or 20 miles west of Norfolk, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Meadow Grove around 545 PM CDT.
  Battle Creek around 605 PM CDT.
  Norfolk around 615 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Tilden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4212 9794 4225 9783 4209 9739 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 308DEG 19KT 4213 9779 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DEE

367 
WWUS53 KOAX 222239
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
539 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NEC003-222249-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Antelope NE-
539 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ANTELOPE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe 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 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4208 9784 4220 9775 4209 9739 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 319DEG 23KT 4204 9773 

$$

NEC119-139-222300-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Madison NE-Pierce NE-
539 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN MADISON AND SOUTHWESTERN PIERCE COUNTIES...

At 539 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Meadow Grove,
or 15 miles west of Norfolk, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This severe storm will be near...
  Battle Creek around 555 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4208 9784 4220 9775 4209 9739 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 319DEG 23KT 4204 9773 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DEE

417 
WWUS53 KOAX 222245
SVSOAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
545 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NEC139-222255-
/O.CAN.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Pierce NE-
545 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN PIERCE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe 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 900 PM CDT for
northeastern Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4209 9781 4208 9767 4209 9761 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 305DEG 19KT 4202 9769 

$$

NEC119-222300-
/O.CON.KOAX.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210622T2300Z/
Madison NE-
545 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY...

At 545 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Meadow Grove,
or 14 miles west of Norfolk, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
  Battle Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Omaha.

&&

LAT...LON 4209 9781 4208 9767 4209 9761 4187 9760
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 305DEG 19KT 4202 9769 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

DEE

The office that day

Everything else NWS Omaha, NE issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 22, 4:48 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Antelope, Madison, Pierce	27 min
Jun 22, 5:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Madison	48 min
Jun 22, 6:09 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Antelope	36 min
Jun 22, 6:26 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Boone, Platte	16 min
Jun 22, 6:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Madison, Platte	32 min
Jun 22, 6:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Antelope, Boone, Madison, Platte	18 min
Jun 22, 6:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	OAX	Platte	32 min

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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.