Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 3:35PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 335 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 14 miles southeast of Sybille
Canyon, or 30 miles south of Wheatland, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Albany,
northwestern Laramie and southwestern Platte Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov