Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:19PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 419 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Laprele Reservoir, or 12 miles west of Douglas, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Douglas, Laprele Reservoir, Converse County Airport, and Fort
Fetterman Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 135 and
157.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations; North Laramie Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov