Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 15:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:27PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Harrisburg, or 15 miles north of Kimball, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Harrisburg and Wrights Gap.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Scotts Bluff; Banner; Kimball
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov