Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 8:19PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 818 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whitney Lake, or 16 miles west of Chadron, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy
rain.
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...
Whitney Lake.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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