Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Baldy Peak, or 26 miles northeast of Laramie, moving
southeast at 40 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...
Whitaker and Horse Creek.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 28 and
50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; South Laramie Range; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY