Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 18:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 7:28PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Courthouse And Jail Rock, or 29 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Bridgeport, Broadwater, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Northport, Courthouse And Jail Rock, Bridgeport State Recreation Area, Morrill County Fairgrounds, The Intersection Of Highway 385 And 92, South Bayard Junction, and The Intersection Of Highway 385 And L62.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY