Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 15:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Chugwater, or 21 miles south of Wheatland, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Chugwater and Slater. This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 44 and 60.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY