Several strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the Nebraska Panhandle producing large hail, damaging winds and a noted tornado near Agate Fossil Bed National Monument. Multiple photos and video confirmed evidence of tornado near the Agate Fossil Bed National Monument. Tornado remained over rural areas producing no discernable damage to rate other than unknown. Given sparse information and lack of damage, tornado path and width are estimates. In addition hail up to the size of baseballs were reported in the strongest storms on the 26th.

Tornado in SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 15:43:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGATE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple photos and video confirmed evidence of landspout tornado near the Agate Fossil Bed National Monument. Landspout remained over rural areas producing no discernable damage to rate other than unknown. Given sparse information and lack of damage, path and width are estimates.

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:15:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: GURLEY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:30:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GURLEY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 13:51:00 to 26-MAY-21 13:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGATE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 14:16:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGATE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 14:48:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: DAKOTA JUNCTION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 15:58:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 15:58:00 to 26-MAY-21 15:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHADRON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:02:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: AGATE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:15:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: GURLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:28:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: NONPAREIL
Magnitude: 2.14 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:30:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GURLEY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:40:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROADWATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:43:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CDR)CHADRON AIRPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 16:52:00 to 26-MAY-21 16:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: (SNY)SIDNEY ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 17:00:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LODGEPOLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: LODGEPOLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-21 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: BEREA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-21 14:48:00 to 26-MAY-21 14:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: GLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Observer noted widespread power outages at the Red Cloud Campground with several inch diameter tree limbs downed.