Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Dull Center, or 43 miles north of Lusk, moving
southeast at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Niobrara County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Niobrara County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov