Flash Flood Warning Issued for Cheyenne and Morrill Counties, NE

Source: NOAA · Panhandle of Nebraska

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NWS Cheyenne has issued a Flash Flood Warning for eastern Cheyenne County and southeastern Morrill County in Nebraska until 12:15 AM MDT June 8.

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. Effective from June 7 at 9:14 PM MDT until June 8 at 12:15 AM MDT. Alert type code: FFW.

Affected Areas

Eastern Cheyenne County and southeastern Morrill County in the Nebraska panhandle. Locations include Sidney, Lodgepole, Dalton, Broadwater, Colton, Sunol, Sidney Municipal Airport, Lorenzo, and Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. Interstate 80 between mile markers 53 and 77.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night. Be aware of surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with 1 to 1.5 inches of rain fallen. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

Timeline

Warning in effect from 9:14 PM MDT June 7 until 12:15 AM MDT June 8.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Cheyenne has issued a Flash Flood Warning for eastern Cheyenne County and southeastern Morrill County in Nebraska until 12:15 AM MDT June 8.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Panhandle of Nebraska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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