Nebraska Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/30/2026 17:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 6:49PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 649 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Northport, or 25 miles south of Alliance, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Bridgeport, Bridgeport State Recreation Area, Northport, Morrill County Fairgrounds, The Intersection Of Highway 385 And 92, and The Intersection Of Highway 385 And L62.
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: 
Morrill
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov