Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 7:28PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Elk Mountain, or 37 miles east of Rawlins, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Elk Mountain, Bow River Campground, Arlington, and McFadden.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 247 and
273.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Carbon County; North Snowy Range Foothills; Upper North Platte River Basin; Snowy Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY