Many Alliance businesses experienced wind damage on Jan. 13 and the early morning on Jan. 14.&nbsp;

Wind in excess of 78 MPH ripped through the City of Alliance and the Panhandle. 78 MPH winds set an Alliance record, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY.&nbsp;

4 miles east of Scottsbluff reported wind gusts up to 86 MPH. 2 miles west of Gering reported 77 MPH gusts.&nbsp;

High Wind Warnings continue throughout Panhandle for Thursday through Friday at 11 a.m.&nbsp;

By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle PostMany Alliance businesses experienced wind damage on Jan. 13 and the early morning on Jan. 14.&nbsp;Wind in excess of 78 MPH ripped through the City of Alliance and the Panhandle. 78 MPH winds set an Alliance record, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610644804903.jpeg" alt="Bowlmor Lanes siding stripped by forceful winds.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Bowlmor Lanes siding stripped by forceful winds.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>4 miles east of Scottsbluff reported wind gusts up to 86 MPH. 2 miles west of Gering reported 77 MPH gusts.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610644886041.jpeg" alt="McDonalds signed received extensive damage by winds.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>McDonalds signed received extensive damage by winds.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>High Wind Warnings continue throughout Panhandle for Thursday through Friday at 11 a.m.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610644946910.jpeg" alt="Dairy Queen's sign completely destroyed by wind gusts. In the far left corner of this photo is the old Pizza Hut building, which had roof damage.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Dairy Queen's sign completely destroyed by wind gusts. In the far left corner of this photo is the old Pizza Hut building, which had roof damage.&nbsp;</figcaption>
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Alliance businesses experience wind damage