Kearney, Nebraska tornado warning: Severe storms sweep through Phelps, Harlan County on alert; scary videos continue to emerge
one tornado On Tuesday, a warning was issued for Phelps, Kearney and Harlan counties in Nebraska until 7:15 p.m. Central Time or 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
one meteorologist ABC Channel 8 shared news of a tornado warning. “A Tornado Warning has been issued for Phelps, Kearny and Harlan Counties until 7:15 PM CT on Tuesday, June 9th. This storm is moving northeast at 50 mph and has the ability to produce tornadoes,” he wrote on Facebook. Maps of the affected areas were also shared.
Another person shared a photo of the storm and wrote “Current view of tornado warning of storm south of Kearney, Nebraska.” You can see images shared on X here. A video was also shared showing the seriousness of the situation weather situation. A “severe storm” hit Kearney and a tornado warning remained in effect, according to the local radio station that posted the video.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service shared an update on severe thunderstorm warnings for the region. “A severe thunderstorm warning for northeast Grand Island, northeast Kearny, and northeast Minden is in effect until 8:15 PM Central Time. This storm will have wind gusts up to 70 mph!” NWS famous.
“Carney is experiencing strong winds as the storm approaches,” noted another local meteorologist, who shared a video in which a tree can be seen swaying in the wind. you can see the clip here.
Someone else shared a photo of the storm.
“Heavy rain and wind. Sirens sounding. Update…storm moving in about 5 minutes. Power lines and trees reported in parts of Kearny. Fortunately, I only have a few smaller branches in my yard, although I’m wondering about a branch or two on a neighbor’s tree. Sounds like it hit our roof pretty good, but haven’t checked yet,” they wrote.
Another person shared photos of visible damage from Carney’s severe storm. Many uprooted trees can be seen in the photos shared on X. you can see them here.
Kearney tornado warning: Reactions pour in
Several people responded to a tornado warning in Kearney. “Tornado sirens are going off in Kearny, please seek shelter immediately,” a local shared on Facebook. other additional “Kearney Tornado Warning.”
Meanwhile, a page dedicated to animal rescue noted that a dog had been separated from its foster home. The page states that the people of Kearny are under a “tornado warning,” adding that the sirens are about to go off.
“She’s scared. We’re scared for her,” the page further said explain.
