Tornadoes hit NE plains with severe storms possible for the Holiday weekend
Tornadoes hit NE plains with severe storms possible for the Holiday weekend 04:12
Tornadic storms and tennis ball sized-hail kicked off what may be a wild weekend of weather Friday evening. Multiple tornadoes slammed Logan and Washington counties as severe storms blew up across the plains. Eyewitness reports indicate 4 possibly 5 tornadoes across a 35 mile stretch from near Merino and Atwood down to Akron.
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Possible tornado in Akron Sean Wheels
There was damage reported in Washington county. Two two silos and a few trees near the community of Messex. Near Fremont Butte power lines were knocked down near county road 40 and AA along with a home damaged near county road 47 and AA. No Injuries have been reported at this time.
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In addition to the twisters, super large hail fell from the line of storms Friday afternoon. With a line of hail ranging from ping pong ball sized to tennis ball size across the same 35 mile stretch.
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Viewers shared pictures of the tornadoes and hail.
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Possible tornado in Atwood Paul Andrew
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Bucket of large hail in Merino Kendra Hooton
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Large hail in Sterling Kelby Hooton
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