Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 10:20PM CDT until August 12 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 8:20pm
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
TORLBF
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Cherry County in north central Nebraska...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 1020 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 15 miles northeast of Whitman, or 19 miles
northwest of Mullen, moving east at 20 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
southwestern Cherry County.
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:
Cherry, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov