Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

During the mid afternoon hours on Sunday, May 19th, a brief tornado touched down in eastern Greeley County of South Central Nebraska. Touching down approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Wolbach, this tornado was rated a weak EF-1, with top winds estimated at 90 mph. It touched down at approximately 4:51 p.m. CDT, and was only on the ground for a couple of minutes. This tornado destroyed a mobile home and shed, and broke tree limbs 5 to 8 inches in diameter. Photos of the resultant damage and of the radar signature at that time follow below.

Radar signature from KUEX radar approximately 4:51 p.m. CDT.


Mobile home destroyed northeast of Wolbach.	Mobile home destroyed northeast of Wolbach.	Scattered debris from destroyed mobile home.

Debris from destroyed mobile home.	Scattered debris in nearby trees.	Scattered debris in nearby trees.

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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

May 19, 2013: EF1 Tornado Touches Down Near Wolbach