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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms for Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding Friday and Friday night from central Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from central Texas to middle Tennessee and central Kentucky Friday afternoon into early Friday night. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Read More >

Overview

On Saturday, August 19th, a severe thunderstorm rolled into Loup County, Nebraska and underwent rapid intensification. 4 separate tornado tracks were found and there were several areas of straight line wind damage.

View of the Wall Cloud(s)
This picture was taken by Ann Wurst from her home just east of the storm. This photo was taken around 8:15 pm on August 19th 
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