Severe Thunderstorm Warning 96, NWS North Platte, NE

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
823 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

NEC031-210200-
/O.CON.KLBF.SV.W.0096.000000T0000Z-230621T0200Z/
Cherry NE-
823 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN CHERRY COUNTY...

At 823 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kilgore, or 23
miles west of Valentine, moving north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Kilgore.

This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 169 and 178.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4287 10092 4287 10109 4300 10105 4300 10085
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 185DEG 22KT 4292 10101 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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WWUS53 KLBF 210138
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
838 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

NEC031-210148-
/O.CAN.KLBF.SV.W.0096.000000T0000Z-230621T0200Z/
Cherry NE-
838 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN CHERRY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
north central Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4287 10092 4287 10109 4300 10105 4300 10085
TIME...MOT...LOC 0137Z 201DEG 26KT 4302 10096 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
627 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...UPDATED AVIATION FORECAST DISCUSSION...

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 319 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

Key Messages in short term:

*Isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances this evening

*Heavy rain potential Wednesday afternoon and evening

Key Messages in the long term:

*Thunderstorm chances through Friday

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday night)
Issued at 319 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

Made some adjustments to the high temperatures this afternoon,
lowering highs a couple degrees across western and southwest
Nebraska, may even have been too generous across far southwest
Nebraska, as they have struggled to even reach the upper 70s.
Thick cloud coverage has stuck around much longer than expected
across the western CWA and has really hampered daytime heating
across this area.

There will be a chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms,
greatest potential during the evening hours. An isolated storm or
two could become strong to severe. CAPE values will be sufficient,
generally around 2000-3000 J/kg and shear is marginal around 20
to 25kts, however could see a decrease in shear by mid evening.
Confidence is low in seeing too much thunderstorm activity across
southwest Nebraska, generally south of interstate 80, as daytime
heating was much cooler than expected with the clouds, and will
have some impact on the thunderstorm environment across that area.
Do have higher confidence across the northern Sandhills into
portions of north central Nebraska. This area would be favorable
as a boundary from differential heating could act as a forcing
mechanism for a few storms. The most likely scenario would be a
storm or two across the northern Sandhills moving into north
central and central Nebraska, would expected it to be more
elevated in nature.

For Wednesday, there is a slight risk of severe weather and heavy
rainfall, with the greatest potential across western Nebraska. A
shortwave trof will move in from the Rockies into western Nebraska
by Wednesday afternoon. Southwest flow will continue to stream moist
air into the environment with dewpoints in the 60s. Looking at
BUFKIT soundings, there will be a lot of moisture available with
PWATS above 1.25 inches across western and southwest Nebraska,
giving the potential for some areas of localized heavy rain. The
greatest timeframe for thunderstorms will be in the afternoon and
evening hours, with the potential for a few storms to be strong to
severe.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 319 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

The potential exist for thunderstorm development both
Thursday and Friday. The greatest potential for more widespread
thunderstorms will be Friday as an upper level trof moves into the
area. Will need to continue to monitor the potential for severe
weather on Friday, as the environment looks favorable for several
severe storms. Shear increases in the afternoon to around 30 to 35
kts at 0 to 6 km and 0 to 3 km CAPE around 3000 J/kg or higher. May
even have an isolated tornado potential with 0 to 1 km helicity
around 100 to 200, will need to continue to monitor.

After Friday, thunderstorm chances decrease during the weekend,
with very low potential at this time for thunderstorm activity.
The next better chance for thunderstorms will be Monday night into
Tuesday as a disturbance moves in from the west.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Wednesday evening)
Issued at 608 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin developing across
portions of the northern Sandhills into north central Nebraska
within the next hour or two. KVTN and northern terminals have
increased potential of seeing impacts including a brief period of
torrential rainfall, gusty, erratic winds and reduced visibility.
Given the increased potential, did opt to include a TEMPO mention
of TSRA from 01Z to 03Z for KVTN terminal. Confidence in these
storms reaching the KLBF terminal remains modest at this time,
thus covered VCTS for a brief period from 02Z to 07Z. These
showers and thunderstorms will decrease in coverage through the
overnight with redevelopment possible around sunrise across far
north central Nebraska, potentially impacting KBBW, KONL, and
KANW. Future amendments and inclusions are possible.

A stratus cloud deck is expected to be left in the wake of the
overnight convection resulting in MVFR ceilings to encompass the
area. A brief period of IFR and potentially LIFR ceilings is
possible across western and north central Nebraska, primarily
after 12Z with an improvement back to MVFR around 15Z. Confidence
is increasing in the potential for IFR conditions from this
stratus deck to impact KLBF and KVTN terminals, thus did include a
TEMPO mention from 13 to 15Z at both terminals. MVFR conditions
will persist through the bulk of the day on Wednesday, gradually
improving to low-end VFR in the evening. Confidence in timing and
coverage of the IFR conditions is modest at this time, thus
future refinements and inclusions are possible.

&&

.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SYNOPSIS...Gomez
SHORT TERM...Gomez
LONG TERM...Gomez
AVIATION...Viken

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
404 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-212115-
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-
404 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023 /304 PM MDT Tue Jun 20 2023/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms will move through portions of the Sandhills
and southwest Nebraska this evening and tonight. A few of the storms
may be strong or severe, primarily near and west of Highway 183,
capable of producing strong winds and hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Daily thunderstorm chances exist through Friday for most of the
forecast area and Saturday for north central Nebraska. There is a
threat of severe weather Wednesday, mainly near and west of Highway
83, as well as Friday, generally near and west of Highway 183. Large
hail and damaging winds are the primary concerns, although locally
very heavy rainfall may lead to minor flooding. Very heavy rain will
be possible Thursday as well.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Please report hail, strong winds, and flooding to the NWS.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
730 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

NEZ005-094-210100-
Eastern Cherry NE-Western Cherry NE-
730 PM CDT Tue Jun 20 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Cherry
County through 800 PM CDT...

At 730 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merritt Reservoir, or 28 miles southwest of Valentine, moving north
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Valentine, Merritt Reservoir, Crookston, Highway 97 crossing the
Niobrara River and Anderson Bridge State Wildlife Management Area.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 20 between mile markers 177 and 196.
 Highway 97 between mile markers 101 and 138.
 Highway 83 between mile markers 214 and 215.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
north central Nebraska.

&&

LAT...LON 4244 10084 4250 10107 4299 10090 4289 10055
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 199DEG 26KT 4256 10092

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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