Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 9:07PM MDT until August 12 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 907 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hyannis, or 23 miles north of Arthur, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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
central Grant County, including the following locations... Pratt
Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Highway 2 between mile markers 146 and 147.
Highway 61 between mile markers 146 and 160.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Grant, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov