Region 22 Emergency Management

06/02/2026

1:15 PM 6/2 - Storms are beginning to develop across the area. Scattered thunderstorms will pop up near the higher terrain of southeast Wyoming, then move eastward into the plains during the late afternoon and evening. Chances for thunderstorms range from about 30 to 50% for an individual location, with lower chances along I-80 east of Cheyenne.

All severe weather hazards are possible today, including large hail, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and isolated heavy rainfall. A few tornadoes will be possible.

While a few isolated showers or storms may linger into the late evening hours, most of this activity should be concluding around 7-9PM this evening.

06/02/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming until 9 PM MDT.

06/01/2026

**Expired**

**Severe Thunderstorm Warning**
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
455 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Box Butte County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Northeastern Scotts Bluff County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Northwestern Morrill County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Southeastern Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 454 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles north of Lake Alice to 6 miles northeast of
Lake Alice Number 2 to near Lake Minatare State Recreation Area,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Kilpatrick Lake, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, Lake Alice
Number 2, Angora, Lake Alice, Moomaw Corner, and The Intersection
Of Highway 385 And L62.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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LAT...LON 4233 10313 4212 10296 4179 10293 4183 10356
4199 10360 4215 10372
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 254DEG 24KT 4212 10357 4202 10346 4190 10349

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

06/01/2026

**Expired**

Tornado Warning including Minatare NE, Angora NE and Perrin NE until 5:15 PM MDT.

06/01/2026

**Expired**

**Tornado Warning**
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
441 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Box Butte County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Northeastern Scotts Bluff County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Northwestern Morrill County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Southeastern Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 441 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, or 9 miles
east of Scottsbluff, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area around 445 PM MDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Moomaw
Corner and The Intersection Of Highway 385 And L62.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

06/01/2026

**Expired**

Tornado Warning including Scotts Bluff County, NE, Sioux County, NE until 5:00 PM MDT.

06/01/2026

**Expired**

**..A TORNADO WARNING** REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SCOTTS BLUFF AND SOUTHEASTERN SIOUX COUNTIES...

At 433 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lake Alice, or 11
miles north of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Scotts Bluff and southeastern Sioux Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 4197 10367 4207 10384 4230 10361 4214 10344
4209 10345 4209 10340 4202 10340
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 246DEG 18KT 4204 10366

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN**Expired**

06/01/2026

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**Updated**
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
407 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Box Butte County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Scotts Bluff County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Northwestern Morrill County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Southern Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 500 PM MDT.

* At 407 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mitchell, or
near Scottsbluff, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, Bayard, Terrytown, Morrill,
Minatare, Lyman, Melbeta, Henry, McGrew, Lake Minatare State
Recreation Area, Lake Alice Number 2, Stegall, Scotts Bluff County
Fairground, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Kilpatrick Lake,
Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Hubbard Hill, and Scottsbluff
Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

06/01/2026

**Expired**

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Scotts Bluff County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
Southwestern Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
East central Goshen County in southeastern Wyoming...

* Until 415 PM MDT.

* At 325 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Henry, or
near Torrington, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Torrington, Mitchell, Morrill, Lyman, Yoder, Henry, Huntley,
Southern Hills Estates, Scotts Bluff County Fairground, Torrington
Municipal Airport, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Goshen
County Fairgrounds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

06/01/2026

Mon. June 1, 1:00 PM MDT -
A Severe T'Storm Watch is in effect for portions of southeast Wyo and the Neb panhandle through this evening. The primary concern is very large hail, although the stronger storms will also be capable of a tornado or damaging winds.