Active AlertsKeith

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Mon 4:59 PM Aug. 24

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

At 559 PM CDT/459 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Sarben, or 22 miles southwest of Tryon, moving east at 10 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 vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Keith and northwestern Lincoln Counties.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000 PM MDT/ for southwestern Nebraska.