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Two years ago today, one of the most infamous supercells in recent memory formed in one of the most incredible environments in recent memory. The Pilger, Nebraska supercell is one of the most productive and powerful supercells I’ve ever seen, as the storm produced four EF-4 tornadoes. FOUR. That is absolutely insane. The set up for […]
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Use of Wind Advisories Ceases in High Plains
The National Weather Service typically issues wind advisories for sustained winds of 30-39mph and gusts to 45-57mph. If wind speeds are any higher, high wind warnings are issued. High wind events are very common across portions of the Great Plains where flat topography provides very little frictional resistance of surface winds. The National Weather Service […]
Laurel, NE Supercell Video
Hank Schuma, aka Pecos Hank, has some great footage of the supercell affecting Laurel, NE on June 17th, 2014. Awesome videography, check it out: THE STORM OF A LIFETIME – Laurel NE Tornadoes & Lightning (6-17-14): http://t.co/QmzyTjmwoW via @YouTube — Hank (@PecosHank) July 29, 2014 If you don’t follow him on Twitter, you should, […]
Incredible Twin Tornadoes Footage, Round 3
Some more incredible footage of the Pilger and Wisner, Nebraska twin tornadoes surfaced today. The first of the two videos is shot by a local resident of Wisner, NE. Please know we don not condone the filming of tornadoes or violent weather at such close range, so be sure to take every warning seriously. This […]
Tornado Digest: June 15-21
If you’re a fan of our Weather Buzz section, you know last week had three big days of severe weather across the Plains, which included several tornadoes. The following video displays the deadly EF4 tornado that hit Pilger, NE on June 16th, 2014 to refresh your memory: I ran across a great article produced by […]
EF4 Tornado Hits Pilger, NE
With yesterday morning’s sunrise came the dreaded scenes out of Pilger, NE. After a large tornado ripped through this town Monday afternoon, images being exported out through social media has been a humbling reminder of how much power Mother Nature truly holds… The aerial photo from the AP shows the path of Monday’s tornado through […]
Footage from twin tornadoes
Pecos Hank has delivered some more awesome footage, and this time it’s from the incredible supercell storm that struck near Pilger, Nebraska during yesterday’s severe weather outbreak. Check it out; UNREAL TWIN TORNADOES & Bead Lightning Strike: http://t.co/0AAwI5wwo3 via @YouTube — Hank (@PecosHank) June 17, 2014
Twin Large Tornadoes In Nebraska
Twin large tornadoes occurred over eastern Nebraska this afternoon. This post will be updated throughout the evening with the latest information. TWO TORNADOES!!!! Near Wisner, Nebraska!! #newx pic.twitter.com/mdBbubm5Er — Matt Coker (@StormCoker) June 16, 2014 Horrible damage pics from Pilger, NE. Via Chris RIce from Facebook. #tornado #newx #Pilger pic.twitter.com/eCuNMyqxiA — Brandon Sullivan (@BTSullivan91) June […]
Photogenic Tornado
This one deserves a post all to it’s own: Tornado tonight near Wilcox/ Hildreth. Photo credit to Chris Sheen. pic.twitter.com/CB6iU0n7f9 — Sean Schofer (@SeanSchoferTVN) June 15, 2014
Central Plains Severe Weather Outbreak Tomorrow
A severe weather outbreak appears likely tomorrow afternoon and evening across the central Plains states. An environment with adequate shear and high instability will yield an atmosphere conducive for severe weather. This area may also extend to the east into northwest Illinois. Above is the Storm Prediction Center outlook for tomorrow. They expect the most […]