Tornado warning: northwestern Kimball, south central Banner Counties

Tornado warning: northwestern Kimball, south central Banner Counties

May 9, 2023Updated: July 20, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
South central Banner County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 815 PM MDT.

* At 751 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles east of Albin, or 18 miles northwest of
Kimball, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Kimball and south central Banner Counties.

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.

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