Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, or 8 miles east of Scottsbluff,
moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Minatare, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, Lake Alice Number 2,
and Scottsbluff Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description:
Scotts Bluff; Morrill
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov