Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 4:20PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 420 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hillsdale, or 18 miles east of Cheyenne, moving 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.
Locations impacted include...
Burns, Egbert, Hillsdale, and Gun Barrel.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 374 and
390.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY