By National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Box Butte County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... Northeastern Morrill County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... Until 1000 PM MDT.
At 926 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles east of Angora, or 15 miles south of Alliance, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 southeastern Box Butte and northeastern Morrill Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.