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Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 4:10PM CDT until July 16 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Hastings NECounties: Osborne, KSThe National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Osborne County in north central Kansas...* Until 445 PM CDT.* At 410 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southwest of Osborne, or 30 miles north of Russell, moving southeast at 30 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Osborne County.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.