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August 24, 2016 Leave a comment
Michael Ja Schmidt 21, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services are pending with Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
August 23, 2016 Leave a comment
Issued at: 9:21 PM CDT on August 23, 2016, expires at: 1:15 AM CDT on August 24, 2016
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… southwestern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa… northwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa… eastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska… south central Burt County in east central Nebraska… Washington County in east central Nebraska… * until 115 am CDT * at 920 PM CDT…Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen in some spots. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. * Some locations that will experience flooding include… Fremont…Blair…Missouri Valley…Arlington…Hooper… Nickerson…Modale…Uehling…Herman…Winslow… DeSoto Bend National wildlife Refuge and Wilson Island State Park. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 137 and 156. Highway 30 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5. Highway 30 in Nebraska between mile markers 426 and 435. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 120 and 129. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 117 and 135. Interstate 29 between mile markers 68 and 84. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Turn around…don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
August 23, 2016 Leave a comment
Significant weather advisory for northeastern Dodge…southeastern Cuming…southwestern Burt and northwestern Washington counties until 900 PM CDT… At 821 PM CDT…Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Scribner…or 42 miles northeast of Columbus…moving northeast at 10 mph. Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include… West Point…Scribner…Hooper…Snyder…Uehling…Craig… Oakland…Winslow and Dead Timber State Recreation Area. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 120 and 140. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 123 and 145. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm…and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
August 23, 2016 Leave a comment
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a
Tornado Warning for… southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska…
until 815 PM CDT
at 750 PM CDT…a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Kennard…or 14 miles northwest of Omaha…moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard…tornado and half dollar size hail. Source…radar indicated rotation. Impact…flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs…windows…and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near… Kennard around 800 PM CDT. Blair and Fort Calhoun around 815 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Washington. This includes the following highways… Highway 30 in Nebraska between mile markers 441 and 447. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 105 and 114. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Take cover now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors…in a Mobile home…or in a vehicle…move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Lat…Lon 4139 9615 4141 9628 4156 9614 4145 9598 time…Mot…loc 0050z 215deg 13kt 4143 9618 Tornado…radar indicated hail…1.25in Dewald
August 23, 2016 Leave a comment
Charles E. Frahm, 81 years, of Norfolk, Nebraska, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk.
Memorial Service pending with Pelan Funeral Services Oakland.
Charles Frahm
August 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Our grandkids (owners of Kat Country Hub’s grandkids) Grayce and Grayhm, started school today! Grayce is 10 and started 4th grade. Grayhm is 8 and starting 2nd grade. We are so proud of them.
Grayce Beck starting 4th grade.
Grayhm Beck starting 2nd grade.
August 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Roger G. Thomsen, 72, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at a Lincoln, Nebraska hospital.
Memorial services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.
August 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Helen Hohenstein, 74 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home in Lyons.
Memorial Service pending with Pelan Funeral Services Lyons.
August 22, 2016 Leave a comment
Cathryn Belle Huff, 91 years, of Tekamah, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska.
Visitation will be Thurs., Aug. 25th from 9L30-10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah, NE.
The Funeral Service is Thurs., Aug. 25th at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Tekamah, NE.
Burial is in the Tekamah Cemetery.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
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