Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Crawford, or 21 miles southwest of Chadron, moving
east at 15 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...
Roberts Trailhead Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description:
Dawes
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov