Special Weather Statement for Scotts Bluff; Banner; South Sioux +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Banner, Scotts Bluff, South Sioux, Goshen County
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Huntley, or 10 miles southeast of Torrington, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Huntley, or 10 miles southeast of Torrington, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Scottsbluff, Torrington, Mitchell, Morrill, Lyman, Henry, Huntley, Stegall, Southern Hills Estates, Scotts Bluff County Fairground, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Hubbard Hill, and Lake Alice.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 4:58PM 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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