At 922 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lorenzo, or 10 miles southwest of Sidney, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Local mesonet station confirmed.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Brownson, Sidney Municipal Airport, Lorenzo, and Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.
Severe weather brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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