Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:11PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 411 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wheatland, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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, Phifer Airfield, Chugcreek, Lakeview North, Bordeaux, Y-O
Ranch, Slater, Westview Circle, Grayrocks Reservoir, Platte County
Fairgrounds, and Antelope Gap.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov