Special Weather Statement for Dundy; Hitchcock
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What is happening
At 1012 PM MDT/1112 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Wauneta to 14 miles northwest of Benkelman to 16 miles northeast of Haigler. Movement was south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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 100 AM MDT/200 AM CDT/ for southwestern Nebraska.
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At 1012 PM MDT/1112 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Wauneta to 14 miles northwest of Benkelman to 16 miles northeast of Haigler. Movement was south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Hitchcock and central Dundy Counties, including the following locations... Max.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 10:12PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Goodland KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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