Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 21 at 8:40PM MDT until August 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 839 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Potter, or 16 miles east of Kimball, moving south at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Cheyenne and eastern Kimball Counties.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Cheyenne, NE; Kimball, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov