Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 13:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 2:11PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 211 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Oelrichs, or 17 miles northwest of Chadron, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Chadron, Chadron Municipal Airport, and Dawes County Fairgrounds.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Dawes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY