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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Cheyenne WY

509 PM MDT Fri Aug 14 2026

 

NEZ054-055-150000-

Kimball NE-Cheyenne NE-

509 PM MDT Fri Aug 14 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN CHEYENNE AND EASTERN

KIMBALL COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM MDT...



At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Potter, or 19 miles east of Kimball, moving east at 15 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...

Potter and Brownson.



This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 35 and

53.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded

roadways.



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.



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.



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LAT...LON 4121 10340 4142 10335 4141 10298 4104 10310

TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 287DEG 15KT 4129 10329 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN

MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH



$$



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