Expires:202507072115;Remove:202507072115;048633 WWUS83 KGID 072048 SPSGID Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Hastings NE 348 PM CDT Mon Jul 7 2025 NEZ048-049-072115- Merrick NE-Polk NE- 348 PM CDT Mon Jul 7 2025 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MERRICK AND NORTHEASTERN POLK COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT... At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Silver Creek, or 13 miles southwest of Columbus, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Merrick and northern Polk Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 4123 9763 4139 9766 4140 9762 4139 9760 4133 9760 4134 9757 4136 9752 4137 9751 4136 9748 4124 9745 TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 264DEG 4KT 4132 9756 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Thies