Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 3:36PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 336 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Natural Fort, or 13 miles south of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Cheyenne, Burns, Egbert, Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer,
Hillsdale, Fox Farm-College, Cheyenne Regional Airport, Winchester
Hills, South Greeley Highway, Ranchettes, Warren AFB, Frontier Park,
North Cheyenne, South Cheyenne, Bison Crossing, Grass Hills, and
Cowboy Ranch South.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 1 and 17.
Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 356 and 390.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.
Area Description:
South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY