Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/06/2026 15:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires: 
September 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Chugwater, or 27 miles southeast of Wheatland, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Goshen, northern Laramie and southeastern Platte Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
East Platte County; Goshen County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov