Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 6:57PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 657 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Chugwater, or 31 miles north of Cheyenne, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Goshen, north central Laramie and southeastern Platte Counties.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 36 and
49.
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:
East Platte County; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
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