Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 6:39PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chugwater, or 19 miles south of Wheatland, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Chugwater and Slater.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov