SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 3:15 PM.

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Kimball County in the Panhandle of Nebraska, Northwestern Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska, Southeastern Banner County in the Panhandle of Nebraska and Southwestern Morrill County in the Panhandle of Nebraska until 3:15 PM.

At 2:14 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brownson or 9 miles west of Sidney, moving north at 15 mph.

Hazards are quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Source is radar indicated.

Impacts are hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Northeastern Kimball, Northwestern Cheyenne, Southeastern Banner and Southwestern Morrill counties.

This includes interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 43 and 53.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted, act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 8:00 PM for Central Nebraska.