Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Box Butte Reservoir, or 23 miles southwest of Hay Springs, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Box Butte Campground, Box Butte Reservoir, and Box Butte Dam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dawes; Box Butte
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov