Active AlertsNiobrara County

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Wed 8:40 PM May. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 840 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, or 31 miles northeast of Torrington, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include Crawford, Harrison, Roberts Trailhead Campground, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Whitney Lake, Soldier Creek Campground, Montrose, Fort Robinson State Park, and Toadstool Geological Park and Campground.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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