Knox County Emergency Management-NE

Knox County Emergency Management-NE Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Knox County Emergency Management-NE, Government Organization, PO Box 165, Center, NE.

Austin Taylor
Director, Knox County EM

Knox County Emergency Management coordinates preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across Knox County, working with local agencies to protect lives, property, and communities during emergencies.

08/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 8:39PM CDT until August 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northwest of
Orchard, or 18 miles east of O'Neill, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Orchard.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/l83CRjn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/17/26 8:39 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/17/26 9:00 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles northwest of
Orchard, or 18 miles east of O'Neill, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Orchard.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/l83CRjn

08/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 8:23PM CDT until August 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southwestern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 822 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of
Page, or 13 miles southeast of O'Neill, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Orchard around 835 PM CDT.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/0qZVMoo

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/17/26 8:23 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/17/26 9:00 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southwestern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 822 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of
Page, or 13 miles southeast of O'Neill, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Orchard around 835 PM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/0qZVMoo

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 7:20AM CDT until August 12 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

AFFECTS: Cedar, NE; Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/NYaMPnm

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 7:20 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 7:30 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/NYaMPnm

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 4:19AM CDT until August 12 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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FFWOAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Cedar County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 419 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bloomfield, Wausa and Center.

AFFECTS: Cedar, NE; Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/0LwtBQE

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 4:19 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 7:30 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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FFWOAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Cedar County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 730 AM CDT.

* At 419 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bloomfield, Wausa and Center.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/0LwtBQE

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 4:08AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
--------
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for
northeastern Nebraska.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ha6UYdd

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 4:08 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for
northeastern Nebraska.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ha6UYdd

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:42AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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At 342 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles south of Plainview to 7 miles south of Meadow
Grove to St. Edward, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Battle Creek, Meadow Grove, Lindsay, Monroe, Madison, Pierce,
Humphrey, Norfolk, Duncan, Platte Center, Hadar, Creston, Columbus
and Lakeview.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Boone, NE; Colfax, NE; Knox, NE; Madison, NE; Pierce, NE; Platte, NE; Stanton, NE; Wayne, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/zrzEGI6

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 3:42 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 342 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles south of Plainview to 7 miles south of Meadow
Grove to St. Edward, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Battle Creek, Meadow Grove, Lindsay, Monroe, Madison, Pierce,
Humphrey, Norfolk, Duncan, Platte Center, Hadar, Creston, Columbus
and Lakeview.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/zrzEGI6

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:40AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
--------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Western Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 339 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
Winnetoon, or 26 miles north of Neligh, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Antelope and western Knox Counties, including the
following locations... Royal, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical
Park, The Highway 14 And 59 Junction, Santee Reservation, Grove
Lake Recreation Area, and Niobrara State Park.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Knox, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/TCxqp0t

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 3:40 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Western Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 339 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
Winnetoon, or 26 miles north of Neligh, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Antelope and western Knox Counties, including the
following locations... Royal, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical
Park, The Highway 14 And 59 Junction, Santee Reservation, Grove
Lake Recreation Area, and Niobrara State Park.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/TCxqp0t

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:36AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
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At 335 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles northwest of St. Helena to 7 miles east of
Wausa to 3 miles east of Osmond, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Public reported measured wind gust of 61 mph south of
Creighton, Nebraska at 3:30 AM.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe storms will be near...
Hartington, Randolph, Wynot, and St. Helena around 340 AM CDT.
Coleridge around 345 AM CDT.
Belden around 350 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Laurel.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Cedar, NE; Knox, NE; Pierce, NE; Wayne, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ZOT40pH

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 3:36 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 335 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles northwest of St. Helena to 7 miles east of
Wausa to 3 miles east of Osmond, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Public reported measured wind gust of 61 mph south of
Creighton, Nebraska at 3:30 AM.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe storms will be near...
Hartington, Randolph, Wynot, and St. Helena around 340 AM CDT.
Coleridge around 345 AM CDT.
Belden around 350 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Laurel.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ZOT40pH

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:30AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
--------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Wayne County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northern Pierce County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northeastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...
Cedar County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 330 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles south of Yankton to 4 miles northeast of
Wausa to Osmond, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Hartington, Fordyce, and St. Helena around 335 AM CDT.
Randolph and Wynot around 340 AM CDT.
Coleridge around 345 AM CDT.
Belden around 350 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Laurel.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Cedar, NE; Knox, NE; Pierce, NE; Wayne, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/z6ePxLl

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 3:30 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Wayne County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northern Pierce County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northeastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...
Cedar County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 330 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles south of Yankton to 4 miles northeast of
Wausa to Osmond, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Hartington, Fordyce, and St. Helena around 335 AM CDT.
Randolph and Wynot around 340 AM CDT.
Coleridge around 345 AM CDT.
Belden around 350 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Laurel.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/z6ePxLl

08/12/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:23AM CDT until August 12 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SUMMARY:
--------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Madison County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southwestern Wayne County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
Pierce County in northeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
South central Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...
Boone County in northeastern Nebraska...
Western Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 323 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southwest of Creighton to 2 miles southwest
of Oakdale to 4 miles west of Albion, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Albion, Tilden, and Oakdale around 330 AM CDT.
Plainview and St. Edward around 335 AM CDT.
Newman Grove and Meadow Grove around 340 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Lindsay, Battle Creek, Pierce, Monroe, Madison, Humphrey, Norfolk,
Platte Center and Hadar.

AFFECTS: Antelope, NE; Boone, NE; Colfax, NE; Knox, NE; Madison, NE; Pierce, NE; Platte, NE; Stanton, NE; Wayne, NE

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/VT39Iaw

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/26 3:23 AM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/12/26 4:15 AM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVROAX

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Madison County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southwestern Wayne County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska...
Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...
Pierce County in northeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
South central Knox County in northeastern Nebraska...
Boone County in northeastern Nebraska...
Western Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 415 AM CDT.

* At 323 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southwest of Creighton to 2 miles southwest
of Oakdale to 4 miles west of Albion, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Albion, Tilden, and Oakdale around 330 AM CDT.
Plainview and St. Edward around 335 AM CDT.
Newman Grove and Meadow Grove around 340 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Lindsay, Battle Creek, Pierce, Monroe, Madison, Humphrey, Norfolk,
Platte Center and Hadar.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/VT39Iaw

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