Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern York County in east central Nebraska... Northeastern Hamilton County in south central Nebraska... Central Merrick County in central Nebraska... Southwestern Polk County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 644 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Central City, or 18 miles northeast of Grand Island, moving east at 45 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near... Central City around 650 PM CDT. Hordville around 655 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Clarks and Polk.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, NE ... MERRICK, NE ... POLK, NE ... YORK, NE

Instructions:

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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.