May 26, 2021

Tornado warning issued for Sioux County

Posted May 26, 2021 10:50 PM

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...

Central Sioux County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 447 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located near Agate Bed National Monument, or 25 miles northeast

of Torrington, moving northeast at 45 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...

Agate Bed National Monument around 455 PM MDT.

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.