Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 5:22PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jay Em, or 19 miles south of Lusk, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rawhide Buttes and Jay Em.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Niobrara County; East Platte County; Goshen County
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: