Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 19:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 8:47PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 7:47pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Chugwater, or 30 miles north of Cheyenne, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Goshen, north central Laramie and southeastern Platte Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description: 
East Platte County; Goshen County; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov