Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Whitaker, or 27 miles north of Cheyenne, moving
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Goshen
and north central Laramie Counties.
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:
Goshen County; Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov