Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/29/2026 15:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 4:56PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 29, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires: 
August 29, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
Scattered virga showers and thunderstorms in the area are producing strong, downburst winds along and west Interstate 25. Gusty shower and thunderstorm activity will be possible through 10PM this evening. Strong winds could be hazardous to travelers in light weight and high profile vehicles. Be prepared for sudden changes in wind speed and direction in the vicinity of these showers. Little to no rainfall is expected.
Area Description: 
Converse County Lower Elevations; North Laramie Range; Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Shirley Basin; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills; Southwest Carbon County; Sierra Madre Range; Upper North Platte River Basin; Snowy Range; Laramie Valley; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov