Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 7:53PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 753 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Rawlins, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size 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...
Rawlins, Sinclair, Fort Steele Historic Site, Rawlins Municipal
Airport, Dugway Campground, Separation Lake, Rim Lake, Seminoe State
Park, and Carbon County Fairgrounds.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 200 and
242.
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
south central Wyoming.
Area Description:
Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov