Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
544 WWUS85 KCYS 032041 SPSCYS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 241 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024 NEZ054-055-032115- Kimball NE-Cheyenne NE- 241 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN CHEYENNE AND EAST CENTRAL KIMBALL COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM MDT... At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Potter, or 15 miles west of Sidney, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Sidney, Potter, Brownson, and Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 37 and 54. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 700 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska. && LAT...LON 4103 10328 4118 10342 4138 10316 4116 10296 TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 233DEG 19KT 4116 10327 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Trudel