CHADRON - Chadron State College services were suspended and structures damaged as heavy winds impacted Chadron Monday.

Chadron State College canceled classes because of the wind, which peaked at 75 mph was registered seven miles south of the Dawes County community. There were also reports of trees uprooted, sheds damaged, car ports collapsing, and the Chadron fire station roof damaged. 

The City of Chadron has issued a no-travel advisory because of the high winds. Northwest Rural Public Power (NPPD) shut down power west of Chadron at about 1 p.m. Monday because of the high winds and damaged power poles.

By 2:30 p.m., NPPD had shut down the entire Chadron community due to power outages. The Dawes County Courthouse was closed due to the wind.

Efforts to reach authorities were directed to the Emergency Communications Center. All officers with the Chadron Police Department were busy responding to the storm. 

The City of Sidney received a 63 mph wind gust Monday. The Alliance Airport registered a 60 mph wind gust, 50 mph at Gering, and 49 mph at the Scottsbluff and Torrington airports.