Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 19:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 8:38PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 838 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, or 12 miles northeast of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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, Kilpatrick Lake, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, Lake Alice Number 2, Flahertys Corner, Lake Alice, and Scottsbluff Airport.
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 midnight MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Area Description: 
Box Butte; Scotts Bluff; Morrill; South Sioux
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY