Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:37PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Roberts Trailhead Campground, or 19 miles southwest of
Chadron, moving east at 25 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 Reservoir, Box Butte Campground, and Box Butte Dam.
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.
Area Description:
Dawes; Box Butte
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov