The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

 

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

  Box Butte County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

  Northern Morrill County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

  South central Dawes County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

  Southeastern Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

 

* Until 1030 PM MDT.

 

THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF ALLIANCE!

 

* At 932 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of

  Flahertys Corner, or 23 miles northwest of Alliance, moving

  southeast at 65 mph.

 

  This is a very dangerous storm. Seek shelter immediately inside a

  sturdy structure!

 

  HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.

 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without

           shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect

           considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

           Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

 

* Locations impacted include...

  Alliance, Hemingford, Wild Horse Butte, Kilpatrick Lake, Alliance

  Airport, Box Butte Campground, Berea, Flahertys Corner, Angora, Box

  Butte Dam and Marsland.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside

should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay

away from windows.