Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 4:33PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 433 PM MDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm producing a
landspout near Hawk Springs, or 16 miles south of Torrington, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lyman, Yoder, Huntley, Hawk Springs Reservoir, Hawk Springs State
Recreation Area, Hawk Springs, Wycross, and Hawk Springs Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska...and southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
Scotts Bluff; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov