Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:28PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Fort Fetterman Historic Site, or 18 miles
northwest of Douglas, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Douglas, Converse County Airport, and Fort Fetterman Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 137 and
143.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov