Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1029 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Morrill, or 12 miles east of Torrington, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, Terrytown, Morrill, Minatare, Lyman,
Melbeta, Henry, Huntley, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, Lake
Minatare State Recreation Area, Lake Alice Number 2, Stegall, Scotts
Bluff County Fairground, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Hubbard
Hill, Scottsbluff Airport, Lake Alice, and Wrights Gap.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Banner; South Sioux; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov