Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Box Butte County, Nebraska
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 4:59PM MDT until August 8 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
SVRCYS The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Box Butte County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... Southwestern Dawes County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 545 PM MDT. * At 459 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of Soldier Creek Campground, or 28 miles southwest of Chadron, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Box Butte Reservoir, Belmont, Marsland, and Box Butte Dam.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Cheyenne WY
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Box Butte County, Nebraska?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
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