Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 18:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 7:03PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 702 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Gun Barrel, or 24 miles northeast of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Meriden Rest Area.
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