Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:03PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 403 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westview Circle, or 9 miles west of Wheatland, moving east at 55 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...
Wheatland, Phifer Airfield, Chugcreek, Lakeview North, Bordeaux,
Westview Circle, Y-O Ranch, Slater, Platte County Fairgrounds, and
Antelope Gap.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 60 and
83.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov