Thunderstorms producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter as well as damaging winds over 100 mph in southwest Nebraska.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS GLD wrote it up.
Thunderstorms producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter as well as damaging winds over 100 mph in southwest Nebraska.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Goodland, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 29, 2:02 PM CST, 2 hours 48 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Goodland KS 202 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 .SHORT TERM...(This afternoon through Friday night) Issued at 1230 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 Overview: WNW-NW flow aloft will prevail over the region, on the NE periphery of an upper level ridge over the Desert Southwest. Today-Tonight: A weak SFC-H85 cyclone centered in extreme northeast CO at 17Z will track ESE into northwest KS this evening as a small amplitude shortwave in southeast Wyoming (per 17Z WV imagery and SPC Mesoanalysis) progresses ESE through southwest NE into north-central KS. Surface observations and radar data show a thermal/moisture boundary associated with the aforementioned cyclone stretching SW-NE from Burlington->Saint Francis->Trenton, extending N-NW from Trenton to Ogallala NE. HRRR simulated reflectivity forecasts suggest that isolated convection will develop along the SW-NE oriented TMB in northwest KS (perhaps just S or E of Goodland) ~21-22Z this afternoon, progressing east into central KS this evening (by ~03-04Z). Though convection may be somewhat disorganized in nature at onset -- very steep mid-level lapse rates (~9 C/km), 30-40 knots effective deep layer shear, moderate to strong instability (1500-3000 J/kg MLCAPE) and extreme DCAPE (1500-1800 J/kg) suggest a potential for isolated high- based supercells capable of producing very large hail and significant damaging wind, primarily in E|NE portions of the area late this aft/eve (23-03Z) -- when flow aloft /deep-layer shear/ strengthen in advance of the approaching shortwave. Thereafter, activity is anticipated to rapidly grow upscale and track E-ESE across central/eastern KS. Friday-Friday night: The convective forecast in this period will highly depend on mesoscale features emanating from convection developing over the region this evening/tonight (and the impact thereof on the thermodynamic environment over), the evolution of upstream convection over the northern Rockies (and it's impact on downstream height/wind fields), and small amplitude tropopause disturbances (~250 mb level) progressing from the northern Rockies into the Central/Northern Plains via WNW/NW flow aloft. With this in mind -- significant uncertainty persists with regard to when/where convection may develop, let alone convective mode/evolution/hazards. .LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday) Issued at 200 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 The main story with the extended forecast will be dry conditions and temperatures near to above normal. Saturday morning, the Tri-State area will be under northwest flow as an upper ridge over the Western U.S. slowly progresses eastward through the day. Temperatures may be hampered early in the day due to lingering clouds and showers, particularly in the northeastern part of the forecast area. Chances for precipitation are not great, but cannot be entirely ruled out as a shortwave trough exits the area. Highs are expected to be in the mid-70s to low 80s across the region. High pressure will become centered over the Four Corners region Sunday. The ridge will remain over the western half of the U.S. and the Central High Plains. Am anticipating a return to the 80s and 90s both Sunday and Monday as southerly winds help our temperatures. Models are showing an upper level trough coming ashore over the Pacific Northwest Monday morning. Both the GFS and ECMWF show a closed low developing and progressing eastward through the day. Do not anticipate an impact in the Tri-State region to start out the week. May have a weak low trying to form east of the Rockies on Tuesday. Weak convergence may be enough to kick off a stray shower or storm Tuesday evening, but at this point in time, confidence in this is very low. Shortwave trough may move through the region Thursday. Did mention slight PoPs as it moves through, but confidence is low at this time. && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon) Issued at 1115 AM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 Aside from a potential for thunderstorms at both terminals this afternoon and evening (relative best chance at GLD), and a potential for sub-VFR ceilings Friday morning, VFR conditions will otherwise prevail. Light S/SE winds this afternoon will shift to the N/NE at 13-18 knots this evening, gradually veering to the ENE/E and decreasing to 7-12 knots late tonight into Friday. && .GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... KS...NONE. CO...NONE. NE...NONE. && SHORT TERM...VINCENT LONG TERM...AW AVIATION...VINCENT
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Goodland KS 228 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-302030- Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins- Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove- Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- 228 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 /328 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019/ This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... Isolated supercell thunderstorms capable of producing very large hail and destructive straight line winds will be possible along and east of Highway 25 between 3 pm and 8 pm MDT. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska until 9 pm MDT, 10 pm CDT this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible across portions of the Tri-State area Friday evening. Thunderstorms may persist late Friday evening into Friday night. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible in association with any thunderstorms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Skywarn spotters and storm chasers are encouraged to report any severe or hazardous weather associated with thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Thank you. Vincent
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 311 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 KSZ013-027-292130- Wallace KS-Sherman KS- 311 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN WALLACE AND SOUTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM MDT... At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Sharon Springs, moving east at 20 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Wallace and southeastern Sherman Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 900 PM MDT for northwestern and west central Kansas. LAT...LON 3901 10188 3918 10183 3921 10148 3894 10151 TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 274DEG 18KT 3909 10175 Husted
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 421 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 KSZ041-042-292245- Wichita KS-Greeley KS- 421 PM MDT Thu Aug 29 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN WICHITA AND NORTHEASTERN GREELEY COUNTIES UNTIL 445 PM MDT/545 PM CDT/... At 420 PM MDT/520 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Tribune, moving east at 35 mph. Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Leoti, Tribune and Selkirk. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 900 PM MDT/1000 PM CDT/ for west central Kansas. LAT...LON 3841 10177 3862 10176 3867 10130 3838 10128 TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 270DEG 29KT 3854 10157 PATTON
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 549 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019 KSZ028-292315- Logan KS- 549 PM CDT Thu Aug 29 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN LOGAN COUNTY UNTIL 615 PM CDT... At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Russell Springs, or 22 miles east of Sharon Springs, moving east at 15 mph. Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Russell Springs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 1000 PM CDT for west central Kansas. LAT...LON 3879 10148 3896 10142 3894 10107 3870 10113 TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 283DEG 15KT 3887 10134 PATTON
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 116 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:50 UTC.
10 hail, 9 thunderstorm wind, 1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.
Storm survey by NWS North Platte confirms straight line wind damage to a farm southwest of Palisade. A barn was completely destroyed, as well as trees snapped, tree limbs down, power poles down, and crops down.
A road sign was reportedly ripped out of the ground by thunderstorm wind gusts.
A member of the public reported that power lines were down due to thunderstorm winds about 8 miles south of Palisade.
The local fire department reported tree damage and power lines down at the intersection of US Highway 6 and NE Highway 25.
A roof was ripped off a barn by thunderstorm wind gusts.
An irrigation pivot was reportedly overturned by thunderstorm wind gusts.
A large tree was reportedly downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Nebraska in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Nebraska, August 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 853565, 853584, 868928, 853549, 853562, 853559, 853561, 853550, 853563, 853566, 853551, 853552, 853567, 853553, 868918, 853554, 853555, 853556, 853557, 853558.