Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:14PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles southwest of Sibley Peak, or 23 miles north of
Wheatland, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Sibley Peak and Cassa.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 93 and
108.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
North Laramie Range; Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov