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Strong storm system hits county

Submitted by Edgar on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 12:00am
Strong storm system hits county

ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS A fast-moving thunderstorm system moved across the county Wednesday, Dec. 15. Pushed by 70-plus mph winds, the storm not only produced heavy rainfall, thunder and lighting, but also tornadoes throughout the afternoon.

Strong storm system hits county

ASHLEY D. SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS Strong winds caused damage to some trees in the area, as seen here. This large branch broke off a nearby tree, falling onto a pickup, causing minor damage.

So far this winter Clay County hasn’t had to endure heavy snow or extreme freezing temperatures; however, Dec. 15 saw an unprecedented thunderstorm system move swiftly over eastern Nebraska.A high wind warning was already in effect for Dec. 15, with wind speeds reaching 70 mph in Clay Center around 2:30 ...

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