Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 15:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 4:39PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chugwater, or 26 miles southeast of Wheatland, moving northeast at 50 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. Locations impacted include... Hawk Springs.
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