Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 2:37PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rawhide Buttes, or 12 miles south of Lusk, moving northwest at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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...
Lusk, Manville, Keeline, Rawhide Buttes, and Niobrara County
Fairgrounds.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern and east central Wyoming.
Area Description:
Niobrara County; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY