| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Knox; Cedar |
| Effective | 7/4/2026, 2:06:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 7/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:06PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Details
WHAT…Conditions are favorable for the development of weak,
brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is typically
harmless, but on rare occasions they briefly touch down and
produce wind gusts over 50 mph and some damage.
WHERE…Knox and Cedar Counties.
WHEN…Through 5 PM.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS…
If a funnel cloud is spotted, move indoors and report your
sighting to the National Weather Service. If a tornado
warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.
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