Special Weather Statement:
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Box Butte, Scotts Bluff, western Cheyenne, Kimball, southwestern Morrill, Banner and southern Sioux Counties through 8:15 PM. At 7:33 PM, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Agate Bed National Monument to near Minatare to 11 miles north of Westplains. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. HAZARDS: Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACTS: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include Scottsbluff, Kimball, Gering, Mitchell, Bayard, Terrytown, Morrill, Minatare, Lyman, Potter, Dix, Oliver Campground, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, Stegall, Wildcat Hills Campground, Hubbard Hill, Oliver Reservoir, Harrisburg, Lake Minatare and Lake Minatare Campground. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 3 and 39. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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 9:00 PM for the Panhandle of Nebraska.
