Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:11PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 511 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Lake Minatare State Recreation
Area, or 10 miles east of Scottsbluff, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Minatare, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, and Moomaw Corner.
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; Morrill
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: