Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 5:05PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 505 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles northwest of Keeline, or 20 miles west of Lusk,
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...
Manville and Keeline.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
east central Wyoming.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations; Niobrara County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov