Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:46PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Orin, or 16 miles southeast of Douglas, moving east at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Glendo, Sibley Peak, Glendo State Park, Reno Cove Campground, Sandy
Beach Campground, Bennett Hill Campground, Two Moon Campground, and
Cassa.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 107 and
124.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations; North Laramie Range; East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov