Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 3:29PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 329 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Flying X Ranch, or 24 miles west of Wheatland,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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
and west central 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:
North Laramie Range; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov