Nebraska, Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 18:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:35PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 734 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Van Tassell, or 23 miles east of Lusk, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Harrison and Van Tassell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
North Sioux; Niobrara County; Goshen County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov