Weather service places Nebraska Panhandle region in severe thunderstorm watch
The NWS says large hail and strong winds will be the primary threats in severe storms.
July 13, 2023Updated: July 20, 2023
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel NebraskaSIDNEY - An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm, or two, could be possible Thursday in the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the entire region until 9 p.m. Thursday. The watch includes the cities of Sidney, Kimball, Bridgeport, Chappell, Scottsbluff, Sterling, Julesburg, Pine Bluffs and Torrington.
The NWS says large hail and strong winds will be the primary threats in severe storms.