Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:07PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Horse Creek, or 26 miles northeast of Laramie, moving
north at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central
Albany, northwestern Laramie and southwestern Platte Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov