Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 13:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chugwater, or 27 miles southeast of Wheatland, moving east 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... Chugwater. This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 46 and 57.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Goshen County; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY