Special Weather Statement for Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill
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What you need to know
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- Banner, Morrill, Scotts Bluff
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What is happening
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bridgeport State Recreation Area, or 29 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 10 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bridgeport State Recreation Area, or 29 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 10 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... Bridgeport, Bayard, McGrew, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Northport, Bridgeport State Recreation Area, Angora, Morrill County Fairgrounds, Wrights Gap, The Intersection Of Highway 385 And L62, and South Bayard Junction.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:24PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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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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