Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 8:56PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:56pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 856 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Chugwater, or 28 miles southeast of Wheatland,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Goshen, northern Laramie and southeastern Platte Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Platte County; Goshen County; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov