Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 7:34PM MDT until April 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 6:34pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 733 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles north of
Whitman, or 28 miles west of Mullen, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Whitman Road crossing the North Branch of the Middle Loup River and
Hire.
This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 165 and 176.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description:
Cherry, NE; Grant, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE