Special Weather Statement for Dawes
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What you need to know
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- Dawes
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Crawford, or 21 miles southwest of Chadron, moving east at 15 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Crawford, or 21 miles southwest of Chadron, moving east at 15 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... Roberts Trailhead Campground.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cheyenne WY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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