Nebraska Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 14:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:08PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, or 15 miles south of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Minatare, Melbeta, McGrew, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Harrisburg, Wrights Gap, and South Bayard Junction.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY