Nebraska, Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 17:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 6:39PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 639 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northwest of Meriden Rest Area, or 34 miles north of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 25 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... La Grange, Hawk Springs Reservoir, Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, Hawk Springs, Wycross, and Hawk Springs Campground.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska...and southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Banner; East Platte County; Goshen County; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY