Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/22/2026 20:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 9:26PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 8:26pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 926 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles southwest of Morrisey, or 39 miles west of Edgemont, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 northwestern Niobrara County.
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 1000 PM MDT for east central Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Niobrara County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov