Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:07PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 407 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Flahertys Corner, or 26 miles northeast of
Scottsbluff, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Box Butte
and southeastern Sioux Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description:
Box Butte; South Sioux
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov