Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 225 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Red Cloud Campground, or 8 miles south of Chadron, moving north at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size 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...
Chadron, Chadron Municipal Airport, Red Cloud Campground, Chadron
State Park, Dawes County Fairgrounds, and Chadron State Park
Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description:
Dawes
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov