Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 11:28PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 10:28pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1128 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jay Em, or 23 miles northwest of Torrington, moving northeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Laramie, Pine Ridge Estates, Prairie Center, Jay Em, Fort
Laramie National Historic Site, Grayrocks Reservoir, and Hwy 85 At
Dry Rawhide Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
East Platte County; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov