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Tornado Warning 8, NWS Omaha, NE
NWS Omaha, NE issued this tornado warning at May 7, 2023, 8:11 PM CDT for Fremont County, Iowa. It was in force for 22 min. 2 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 7, 2023, 8:11 PM CDT (01:11 UTC)
- Expired
- May 7, 2023, 8:33 PM CDT
- In force
- 22 min
- Issued by
- NWS Omaha, NE
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.5 in
County Fremont County, IA
The radar
The Omaha radar (KOAX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:14 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 | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 8:26 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 3 Wsw Sidney, IA | |
| May 7, 8:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Hamburg, IA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
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 7, 6:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 90 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
- 2189 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -62 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1443 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 67 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 282 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.8
- Supercell composite
- 18.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KOAX 080111
TOROAX
IAC071-080200-
/O.NEW.KOAX.TO.W.0008.230508T0111Z-230508T0200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
811 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 810 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 6 miles east of Nebraska City, moving east at
20 mph. A second area of rotation was located 4 miles west of
Sidney, moving north.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Hamburg around 825 PM CDT.
Sidney around 830 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Riverton.
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 4062 9555 4059 9575 4061 9575 4063 9577
4066 9579 4067 9583 4077 9581 4085 9572
4080 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 260DEG 16KT 4067 9574
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
CA2 follow-up statements
101
WWUS53 KOAX 080121
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
821 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023
IAC071-080200-
/O.CON.KOAX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230508T0200Z/
Fremont IA-
821 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN FREMONT COUNTY...
At 820 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hamburg, or 12 miles east of Nebraska City, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Riverton around 825 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 9555 4059 9575 4061 9575 4063 9577
4066 9579 4067 9583 4071 9582 4074 9557
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 285DEG 23KT 4064 9563
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
CA329
WWUS53 KOAX 080133
SVSOAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
833 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023
IAC071-080143-
/O.CAN.KOAX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-230508T0200Z/
Fremont IA-
833 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN FREMONT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southwestern Iowa...and southeastern Nebraska.
LAT...LON 4062 9555 4059 9575 4061 9575 4063 9577
4066 9579 4067 9583 4071 9582 4074 9557
TIME...MOT...LOC 0130Z 260DEG 16KT 4065 9555
$$
CAWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Omaha, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at May 7, 6:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 7, 6:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 626 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023 ...Updated Aviation Forecast Discussion... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 200 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023 Key Messages: - Enhanced risk for severe storms tonight - Thunderstorm chances continue through next weekend Regional obs were showing an area of low pressure situated over north-central KS with attendant warm front extending into southeast NE/s-central IA. Meanwhile, leading edge of cold front extended from about the NE panhandle to southeast SD. Diurnal heating has allowed for decent destabilization so far across the CWA where MLCAPES were 1500-2500 J/kg. Near term issue to contend with is possible severe storms later this evening. Short term models continue to show post-frontal convection developing just west of the CWA within the next few hours before advancing eastward late this afternoon. By early evening, expect discrete storm formation over the CWA with quick intensification along axis of steep low level lapse rates/increasing boundary layer moisture convergence. With deep layer shear progged over 50kt, the environment will be quite capable of supporting rotating cells with large hail the initial severe threat. As the evening progresses, expect storm mode transition to MCS with wind threat becoming the primary hazard. And given shear on hand, cannot rule out the potential for a tornadic storm. Otherwise, thunder chances are in play Monday into next weekend in part to several passing upper impulses before the approach of a strong upper system on Thursday. Highs: Mon - upper 70s/low 80s Tue - mid 70s/low 80s Wed - mid/upper 70s Thu - mid/upper 70s Fri - low 80S Sat - low 80s Sun - mid 70s && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Monday evening) Issued at 626 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023 Main concern remains thunderstorm potential this evening. Storms could develop in both the KOMA and KLNK anywhere in the 00 to 02Z timeframe, but guidance suggests the highest chances would be 01 to 04Z, so included TEMPO mention at both sites. Storms could be strong to severe, with hail, winds over 50 kts, and a possible tornado, but confidence in a severe storm hitting any TAF site is low. For KOFK, storms currently in central Nebraska will be the concern. Guidance suggests they may slide just south, but included TEMPO group there as well from 02 to 04Z. Storms should exit shortly after midnight with VFR conditions and northerly winds near 10 kts thereafter. && .OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NE...None. IA...None. && DISCUSSION...DEE AVIATION...CA
Hazardous weather outlook, May 7, 3:15 PM CDT, 4 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 315 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023 IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034- 042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-081015- Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont- Page-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline- Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson- 315 PM CDT Sun May 7 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday Severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening, mainly along and south of the I-80 corridor. The primary hazards will be large hail and damaging winds. A few storms may even be accompanied by a tornado. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Sunday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed tonight..
In the hours before
Local storm report, May 7, 7:36 PM CDT, 35 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
736 PM CDT SUN MAY 7 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0723 PM HAIL 2 N ADAMS 40.48N 96.51W
05/07/2023 E1.00 INCH GAGE NE PUBLIC
&&
TSNLocal storm report, May 7, 7:45 PM CDT, 26 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
745 PM CDT SUN MAY 7 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0740 PM HAIL 3 WNW DUNBAR 40.68N 96.08W
05/07/2023 E1.75 INCH OTOE NE EMERGENCY MNGR
&&
PEARSONLocal storm report, May 7, 7:54 PM CDT, 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
754 PM CDT SUN MAY 7 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0753 PM HAIL 5 WSW MALVERN 40.99N 95.68W
05/07/2023 E1.00 INCH MILLS IA STORM CHASER
&&
BLBLocal storm report, May 7, 8:00 PM CDT, 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
800 PM CDT SUN MAY 7 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0759 PM HAIL 3 E UNION 40.81N 95.86W
05/07/2023 M1.00 INCH CASS NE TRAINED SPOTTER
QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
&&Local storm report, May 7, 8:01 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
801 PM CDT SUN MAY 7 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0754 PM HAIL 4 ESE GLENWOOD 41.03N 95.67W
05/07/2023 E1.50 INCH MILLS IA PUBLIC
&&
TSNLocal storm report, May 7, 8:07 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
807 PM CDT SUN MAY 7 2023
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0754 PM HAIL MALVERN 41.00N 95.59W
05/07/2023 E1.00 INCH MILLS IA PUBLIC
&&
TSNThe office that day
Everything else NWS Omaha, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 7:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Fremont, Mills | 54 min |
| May 7, 7:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Mills, Pottawattamie | 54 min |
| May 7, 7:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Montgomery, Pottawattamie | 96 min |
| May 7, 7:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Fremont, Mills | 64 min |
| May 7, 8:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OAX | Mills, Montgomery, Page | 19 min |
| May 7, 8:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Mills, Pottawattamie | 44 min |
| May 7, 8:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page | 61 min |
| May 7, 8:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Fremont | 31 min |
| May 7, 8:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Montgomery, Page | 66 min |
| May 7, 8:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Mills, Pottawattamie | 14 min |
| May 7, 9:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Shelby | 28 min |
| May 7, 9:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Fremont | 39 min |
| May 7, 9:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Pottawattamie | 39 min |
| May 7, 10:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Pottawattamie | 54 min |
| May 7, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Pottawattamie | 47 min |
| May 7, 10:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Harrison, Shelby | 48 min |
| May 7, 11:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OAX | Shelby | 30 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.