Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nebraska, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

Portions of the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Large hail, damaging winds and even an isolated tornado are possible as storms develop this afternoon and evening.

May 30, 2026Updated: May 30, 2026

By Hunter Arterburn

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nebraska, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

Regional

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State

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nebraska, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

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Sports

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Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

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State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Ag & Outdoor

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NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists