Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 14:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 3:59PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 359 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Gun Barrel, or 24 miles northeast of Cheyenne, moving southeast at 30 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... Gun Barrel.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY