Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 18:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:41PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 6:41pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 741 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chadron State Park, or near Chadron, moving northeast at 20 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, Red Cloud Campground, Chadron State Park, Dawes County Fairgrounds, and Chadron State Park Campground.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Dawes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY