⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Scotts Bluff; Banner; Morrill – Friday, June 26, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 7:28PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Details

At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Courthouse And Jail Rock, or 29 miles southeast of Scottsbluff,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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…
Bridgeport, Broadwater, Chimney Rock National Historic Site,
Northport, Courthouse And Jail Rock, Bridgeport State Recreation
Area, Morrill County Fairgrounds, The Intersection Of Highway 385 And
92, South Bayard Junction, and The Intersection Of Highway 385 And
L62.

Instructions

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.

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 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.