Damaging Wind in Nebraska, June 24, 2025

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
433 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Thunderstorms anticipated to develop in the lee of the
  Colorado Front Range this afternoon will track eastward into
  northeast CO and adjacent KS and NE border counties late this
  afternoon and evening. A few severe storms are possible,
  mainly between 5-9 pm MDT. 65 mph wind gusts and a few
  instances of large hail appear to be the primary hazards.

- There is a marginal risk for severe storms Wednesday afternoon
  and evening, generally north of Interstate 70.

- Storm chances decrease towards the end of the week with
  temperatures warming to above normal.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 1245 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

Southwest flow aloft continues with another weak embedded wave
initiating thunderstorms this afternoon along the Front Range.
Moist southerly flow at the surface has resulted in a moderately
unstable environment. Storms will move east-northeast and reach
far northeast Colorado around 23-00z, continuing on that track
through this evening. Despite ample instability, deep layer
shear is modest at best, with 20-30 kts expected by the time
storms reach the northwest part of the area. DCAPE is also
rather limited at around 500-800 j/kg. Those two factors will
limit the severe risk, but still may see a brief flare-up with
winds as cold pools strengthen, as well as a low-end hail threat
with more organized updrafts. Best storm chances will be north
of Interstate 70, with more scattered activity elsewhere,
lingering into the overnight hours. Low temperatures will be in
the 60s.

Southwest flow aloft continues on Wednesday with another
embedded shortwave trough. Storms expected to initiate a little
earlier compared to today in the mid afternoon, and probably
developing in the area rather than moving in from the west,
along remnant outflow boundaries from overnight convection. HREF
ensemble mean SBCAPE peaks at around 1000-1500 j/kg and deep
layer shear at around 15-25 kts, both parameters highest north
of Interstate 70. This will lead to another marginal risk type
day with low- end severe threat of wind and hail with stronger
updrafts. Storms diminish and move east overnight. High
temperatures on Wednesday will be mainly in the 80s and lows
Wednesday night mainly in the 60s.

Thursday and Friday...upper ridge strengthens over the southern
plains with the main storm track retreating into the northern
plains. Models show only isolated convection Thursday afternoon
and evening with the last of the shortwaves in the weakening
southwest flow aloft. On Friday models are mostly dry.
Temperatures will be warming up with the strengthening ridge,
with highs on Thursday in the upper 80s to lower 90s and highs
on Friday in the low to mid 90s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1245 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

The flow aloft remains weak with upper ridging predominant.
There does appear to be weak forcing on Saturday moving through
the zonal flow atop the ridge which combined with intense
surface heating may pop a few isolated afternoon and evening
storms. However, storms should be pulse in nature and poorly
organized due to lack of shear. The upper ridge is forecast to
amplify over the Rockies through early next week with a gradual
shift to more of a weak northwest flow over the plains. This
will allow a shallow cold frontal passage sometime on Sunday,
followed by post frontal upslope early next week. Some
thunderstorm development may occur along the front on Sunday,
then again Monday and Tuesday on the higher terrain to the west
in the upslope regime, but deep layer shear remains weak and
will limit storm organization and coverage. Temperatures remain
above normal on Sunday, in the low to mid 90s, but return to
near normal Monday and Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 422 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

Main focus through the evening will be shower and thunderstorm
activity for each terminal. Confidence is a little higher for
KMCK being impacted so am opting for a tempo versus the prob30
for KGLD as KMCK has the better potential of a cluster of storms
moving through versus more isolated for KGLD. A localized 850mb
jet is forecast to develop across western Kansas overnight
leading to LLWS concerns for KGLD; will need to keep an eye on
for KMCK in case the jet is stronger than what guidance
suggests. Southerly winds are forecast to redevelop Wednesday
followed by another potential for storms for KGLD during the
afternoon and then for KMCK but after the end of this TAF
period.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...None.
CO...None.
NE...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...024
LONG TERM...024
AVIATION...Trigg

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
220 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-252030-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
220 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025 /320 PM CDT Tue Jun 24 2025/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

Thunderstorms are anticipated to develop in the lee of the Colorado
Front Range this afternoon and will track eastward into northeast
Colorado and adjacent Kansas and Nebraska border counties late this
afternoon and evening. A few severe storms are possible, mainly
between 5 PM and 9 PM MDT. 65 MPH wind gusts and a few instances of
large hail appear to be the primary hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

There is a marginal risk for severe storms Wednesday afternoon and
evening, generally north of Interstate 70.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
546 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

COZ090-NEZ079-250015-
Yuma County CO-Dundy NE-
546 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN YUMA AND
NORTHWESTERN DUNDY COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM MDT...

At 545 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles southwest of Champion to 12 miles
north of Wray. Movement was north at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Yuma
and northwestern Dundy Counties, including the following locations...
Alvin and Wauneta.

This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 248 and 269.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 4044 10205 4035 10205 4035 10176 4021 10173
      4010 10238 4044 10255
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 163DEG 24KT 4032 10190 4027 10221

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Lindsey

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
614 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

COZ090-250100-
Yuma County CO-
614 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN YUMA COUNTY THROUGH 700
PM MDT...

At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Yuma
to 9 miles northwest of Eckley to 11 miles south of Highland Center
to 11 miles south of Pleasant Valley. Movement was north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Yuma around 620 PM MDT.

This includes Highway 385 near mile marker 237, and between mile
markers 248 and 270.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 4044 10205 4028 10205 4012 10225 3999 10224
      3986 10280 4044 10278
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 168DEG 25KT 4003 10279 4021 10262 4037 10252
4039 10212

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Lindsey

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
619 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0606 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 NW Wauneta            40.36N 102.31W
06/24/2025  M58 MPH          Yuma               CO   Mesonet

            Site Brophy on AWN reports 57.7 mph wind
            gust.

&&

KAK

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
634 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

COZ091-092-250100-
Kit Carson County CO-Cheyenne County CO-
634 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHEYENNE AND
SOUTHWESTERN KIT CARSON COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO THROUGH 700
PM MDT...

At 634 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Boyero, or 17 miles south of Flagler, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Cheyenne and southwestern Kit Carson Counties in east central
Colorado.

This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 390 and
397.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3928 10316 3924 10288 3892 10305 3893 10316
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 211DEG 19KT 3906 10317

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Lindsey

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
710 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

COZ091-092-250145-
Kit Carson County CO-Cheyenne County CO-
710 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHEYENNE AND WESTERN
KIT CARSON COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL COLORADO THROUGH 745 PM MDT...

At 710 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Thurman to 5 miles
southeast of Arriba to 11 miles northeast of Boyero. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Flagler around 720 PM MDT.

This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 391 and
411.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3956 10315 3957 10277 3874 10274 3877 10316
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 222DEG 28KT 3951 10311 3921 10323 3902 10309

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Lindsey

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
718 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

COZ090-250200-
Yuma County CO-
718 PM MDT Tue Jun 24 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL YUMA COUNTY THROUGH 800
PM MDT...

At 717 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles south of Pleasant Valley to 10 miles
southwest of Wray to 6 miles northeast of Cope. These storms were
nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Wray around 725 PM MDT.

This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 226 and 269.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4044 10206 3991 10205 3966 10269 3967 10280
      3991 10280 3999 10268 4044 10239
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 102DEG 4KT 4039 10216 3996 10235 3974 10277

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Lindsey