A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Nebraska, Colorado, and South Dakota, effective until tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. According to the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center, the watch extends to eastern Colorado, northwest Kansas, western Nebraska, western South Dakota, and northeast Wyoming until 10 PM CDT.
The US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, Nebraska, states that severe weather is likely in western and central Nebraska, moving toward the Missouri River later tonight. According to their 3 PM update, severe weather remains possible after dark.
The US National Weather Service Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has highlighted a slight risk of severe thunderstorms developing west of the James River this afternoon and tonight, with hail up to the size of ping pong balls and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
In Colorado, the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder has a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 PM MDT for Logan, Phillips, and Sedgwick counties. Scattered damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of tornadoes are expected.
