Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Shirley Basin to near Medicine
Bow to 9 miles southeast of Fort Steele Historic Site to 12 miles
west of Rim Lake. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Rawlins, Hanna, Sinclair, Medicine Bow, Rock River, Elk Mountain,
Fort Steele Historic Site, McFadden, Friend Park Campground, Rim
Lake, Teton Reservoir, Wheatland Reservoir Number 3, Garrett, and
Arlington.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming near mile marker 200, near
mile marker 214, and between mile markers 220 and 277.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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 800 PM MDT for
south central and southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
North Laramie Range; Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Shirley Basin; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills; Southwest Carbon County; Upper North Platte River Basin; Snowy Range; Laramie Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: