Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 6:41PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chugcreek, or near Wheatland, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wheatland, Guernsey, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville, Chugcreek,
Lakeview North, Bordeaux, Westview Circle, Y-O Ranch, Register Cliff
State Historic Site, Sandy Cove Campground, Guernsey State Park, Pine
Ridge Estates, Phifer Airfield, Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic
Site, Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Grayrocks Reservoir,
Slater, and Platte County Fairgrounds.
This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 67 and
87.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County; East Platte County; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY