Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 15:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:40PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 440 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Fort Fetterman Historic Site, or 19 miles north of Douglas, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Converse County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Converse County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov