Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:38PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Converse County Airport, or 11 miles northeast of
Douglas, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Shawnee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Converse County Lower Elevations; Niobrara County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov