Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 7 at 12:42AM MDT until September 7 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1242 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Box Butte
Campground, or 27 miles southwest of Chadron, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Box Butte Campground, Roberts Trailhead Campground, Box Butte
Reservoir, Belmont, and Box Butte Dam.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Box Butte, NE; Dawes, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov