Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 7:58PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 758 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sibley Peak, or 22 miles north of Wheatland, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Glendo, Sibley Peak, Glendo State Park, Reno Cove Campground, Sandy
Beach Campground, Sandy Cove Campground, Bennett Hill Campground, Two
Moon Campground, Guernsey State Park, and Cassa.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 95 and
116.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: