Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 3:08PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles north of Van Tassell, or 19 miles northeast of Lusk, moving
northeast at 25 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Sioux
and east central Niobrara Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska...and east central Wyoming.
Area Description:
North Sioux; Niobrara County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov