Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 10:57PM CDT until April 27 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 8:57pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 9:45pm
Description:
TORLBF
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Cherry County in north central Nebraska...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1056 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Merritt
Reservoir, or 21 miles southwest of Valentine, moving northeast at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Cherry County, including the following locations...
Highway 97 crossing the Niobrara River, Crookston, and Anderson
Bridge State Wildlife Management Area.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 20 between mile markers 170 and 195.
Highway 97 between mile markers 109 and 137.
Highway 83 between mile markers 215 and 222.
Instruction:
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
If on or near Merritt Reservoir, get away from the water and move to
safe shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Severe thunderstorms can produce
large capsizing waves, even on small bodies of water. Move into dock
and seek safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a
thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Cherry, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE