Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 17:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 6:32PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Burns, or 23 miles east of Cheyenne, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Pine Bluffs, Burns, Egbert, and Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport. This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 382 and 402.
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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for the Panhandle of Nebraska. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov