Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 16:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:02PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Esterbrook, or 22 miles south of Douglas, moving southeast at 10 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... Esterbrook Campground and Esterbrook.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Converse County Lower Elevations; North Laramie Range
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov