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NWUS53 KGID 081947
LSRGID

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Hastings NE
247 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0348 PM     Tornado          1 N Minden              40.51N 98.95W
07/06/2024                   Kearney            NE   NWS Storm Survey

            Tornado touched down in the area of the golf
            course then moved southeast through the
            northeast part of town, just south of the
            airport. The ground circulation was likely
            small and somewhat disorganized at this
            stage as most of the damage in town was to
            trees. The tornado grew in intensity on the
            northeast outskirts of town where a couple
            metal buildings sustained roof and overhead
            door damage. The tornado appeared to track
            along the highway northeast of town before
            crossing into a corn field and overturning
            pivots. Based on storm chaser video, this is
            where the condensation funnel was largest
            and most obvious. The end of the track
            between 33 Road and 34 Road was confirmed by
            drone video submitted to the NWS. The peak
            rating is based on the tree damage at the
            golf course, and damage to metal buildings
            on the edge of town. The tornado width is
            estimated based on observed damage and storm
            chaser video. Extensive tree damage was
            noted further south in the rest of the town
            of Minden, but this appears to be the result
            of an intense rear flank downdraft surge of
            straight line wind. This tornado was rated
            an EF-1 after a damage survey.


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