| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Kimball; Cheyenne |
| Effective | 9/5/2026, 6:35:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 9/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:35PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Details
At 535 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Potter, or 15 miles east of Kimball, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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