The National Weather service in Hastings hosted a webinar for media partners on Friday, to update the affected weather area on the storm outlook for the weekend.
As of 7 a.m. this morning, Grand Island had a reported 3.55 inches of rain. Further according to the 10 a.m. webinar, other locations in the area and their rain totals were:
- Wood River - 5.23"
- Doniphan - 4.58"
- Alda - 3.88"
- Osceola - 3.38"
- York - 2.66"
- Near Kearney - 2.61"
- Fullerton - 1.01"
A tornado risk remains prominent for part of the NWS-Hastings coverage area until 4 p.m. Localized hail, up to a half-dollar in size, may be seen with stronger storms. Also possible will be 60 mph wind gusts.
As of 2:20 p.m., a Tornado Warning has been issued to include Spalding and Wolbach, until 3 p.m. A special weather statement has also been issued for Grand Island, Wood River and Alda (including nickel sized hail and 50 mph winds) until 3 p.m.
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