Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 8 at 4:29PM MDT until June 8 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chugwater, or
19 miles south of Wheatland, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Chugwater and Slater.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 54 and
60.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room,
a bathroom or closet or basement.
Area Description:
Platte, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: