Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:59PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Federal, or 19 miles northwest of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 35
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...
Happy Valley, Federal, Table Mountain Ranches, Rocking Star Ranch,
Silver Sage Estates, Whitaker, Crystal Lake Reservoir, Curt Gowdy
State Park, Ranchettes, and Cheyenne Pass.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov