Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:05PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 404 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Morrisey, or 36 miles west of Edgemont, 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...
Mule Creek Junction and Redbird.
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:
Niobrara County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov