Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Cheyenne WY
AREA: Scotts Bluff; South Sioux
SENT: 2026-06-26T17:04:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 5:04PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

At 504 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Scottsbluff, moving east at 15 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.

Locations impacted include…
Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, Terrytown, Lake Alice Number 2,
Scottsbluff Airport, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Lake Alice, and
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-26T17:30:00-06:00