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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Overview

A significant outbreak of severe weather occurred across the NWS Goodland service area on May 17th, 2019. A supercell thunderstorm developed just south of Goodland, Kansas and then moved northeast across the region. The storm then proceeded into the areas served by NWS North Platte, NE and NWS Hastings, NE. Throughout it's lifetime in the NWS Goodland service area, the storm produced hail up to 2-3 inches in diameter and at least 4 tornadoes. 3 of the tornadoes remained over open pasture, producing little to no damage. The most significant tornado occurred in Red Willow County in SW Nebraska.

 

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