Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 5:31PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Whitaker, or 30 miles north of Cheyenne, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Chugwater, Whitaker, and Horse Creek.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 28 and
60.
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; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: