Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 3:35PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 335 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lorenzo, or 9 miles south of Sidney, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Sidney, Lodgepole, Colton, Sunol, Sidney Municipal Airport, and
Lorenzo.
This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 56 and
76.
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.
Area Description:
Cheyenne
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov