Scottsbluff, Nebraska Weather Alert: Thunderstorm Warning In Effect, No Tornado Risk Reported

Thunderstorms are expected in Parts of Nebraska, including Scottsbluff, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center. South Dakota's Rapid City, Sturgis and Spearfish, as well as Wyoming's Torrington could also experience severe thunderstorms, the agency reported.

Here's a storm map of the area shared by the NWS Storm Watch:

Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, located in the Great Plains region of Nebraska. Currently in Scottsbluff, it’s light rain with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius. The forecast for tomorrow indicates rain showers with a high temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a low of 7 degrees Celsius.

A severe thunderstorm was reported at 6:16 pm CDT. The storm was identified approximately seven miles south of McCook and was observed moving in a northeast direction at a speed of 35 mph. The storm could bring along hailstones the size of ping pong balls and wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 60 mph. The observations were confirmed through radar indications.