Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westview Circle, or 9 miles west of Wheatland, moving northeast at 20
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...
Wheatland, Lakeview North, Dwyer Junction, and Westview Circle.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
North Laramie Range; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov