Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:50PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hawk Springs, or 21 miles southwest of Torrington, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
La Grange, Hawk Springs Reservoir, Hawk Springs State Recreation
Area, Hawk Springs, Wycross, and Hawk Springs Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scotts Bluff; Banner; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov