Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:34PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whitaker, or 19 miles northwest of Cheyenne, moving southeast at 15
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...
Whitaker and Ranchettes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov