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Tornado Watch Issued for Shelby County: Stay Alert!

Residents of Harlan and Shelby County should stay vigilant tonight as a Tornado Watch is in effect until midnight. With severe weather predicted, now is the time to prepare and stay informed. Find out how this watch could impact your area!

Zach Hammer

Apr 18, 2025 — 1 min read

Much of Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa, including Shelby County, is under a Tornado Watch until midnight tonight. The National Weather Service issued the watch at around 5 PM, predicting potential severe weather, particularly between 7 and 8 PM.

For Harlan residents, it’s important to stay alert as local weather conditions may change quickly. Areas impacted by this watch include Fremont, Harrison, Mills, and other counties nearby.

Though a tornado watch does not indicate that a tornado has been spotted, residents are encouraged to take safety precautions during severe weather alerts.

Stay informed and be prepared! For more details on this Tornado Watch and how it may affect you, visit the full article at Harlan Insider. Read more here.

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