Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Flying X Ranch, or 29 miles southwest of Wheatland, moving northeast
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.
Locations impacted include...
Sybille Canyon and Flying X Ranch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
North Laramie Range; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; Laramie Valley; South Laramie Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov