Severe Weather Alert
Cleveland Issues First Severe Storm Alert Ahead of Humid Midweek Weather
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Before the main Nebraska storms, a thunderstorm near Eli produced a 79-mph wind gust, according to the weekly climate summary.
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One of the most destructive Nebraska storms turned southeast near central Nebraska, producing 90-mph straight-line winds and 2-inch hail in Ord before later dropping a 2.5-inch hailstone in Cedar Rapids.
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Overnight storms moved into Grand Island and produced 79-mph winds, while rainfall reached 5.5 inches about 3 miles west of North Loup.
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On the following Wednesday, the strongest recorded gust was 82 mph in Greeley County, and the largest measured hailstone was 1.75 inches in neighboring Nance County.
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The Cleveland forecast also called for a mix of clouds and sun with afternoon temperatures in the lower to middle 80s before the more humid, stormier conditions arrive.
Cleveland issued a First Alert for severe storms expected Wednesday night, as a cold front moves through the region. Cleveland 19 reported that Tuesday will bring humid, breezy conditions with afternoon highs near 85 to 90 degrees and possible storms, before temperatures drop to around 70 overnight.
The incoming weather system follows a brutal week of severe storms across Nebraska that produced wind gusts up to 90 mph, hail as large as 2.5 inches, and 33 severe thunderstorm warnings in eastern Nebraska alone, according to University of Nebraska Climate Summary.
Nebraska's Week of Extreme Storm Damage
The week of August 16-22 brought relentless severe weather to Nebraska. University of Nebraska Climate Summary documented one of the most destructive storms that turned southeast near central Nebraska, producing 90-mph straight-line winds and 2-inch hail in Ord. The same system later dropped a massive 2.5-inch hailstone in Cedar Rapids.
A separate overnight system moved into Grand Island with 79-mph winds, while rainfall totals reached 5.5 inches about 3 miles west of North Loup. Before the main severe weather outbreak, a thunderstorm near Eli produced a 79-mph wind gust, according to the weekly summary.
Record Winds and Hail Continue Into Following Week
The severe weather persisted into the following Wednesday. University of Nebraska Climate Summary reported that the strongest recorded wind gust was 82 mph in Greeley County, while the largest measured hailstone was 1.75 inches in neighboring Nance County. In total, 33 severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across eastern Nebraska during the week.
Cleveland Braces for Cold Front Wednesday Night
Before the main system arrives, Cleveland will experience a mix of clouds and sun with afternoon temperatures in the lower to middle 80s. Cleveland 19 forecasted that Wednesday night will bring scattered thunderstorms and a risk of severe weather as the cold front passes through the region. Residents should monitor conditions closely for potential impacts.
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