WEATHER ALERT: Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement:

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Box Butte, Scotts Bluff, northwestern Kimball, northwestern Morrill, Banner, southwestern Dawes, southeastern Sioux, southeastern Goshen and northeastern Laramie Counties through 6:15 PM ...

At 5:32 PM, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Box Butte Campground to 9 miles southeast of Albin. Movement was east at 55 mph.

HAZARD: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE: Radar indicated.

IMPACTS: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near Hemingford around 5:40 PM.

Other locations impacted by these storms include McGrew and Melbeta.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms 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 11:00 PM for the Panhandle of Nebraska.