Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
698 WWUS85 KCYS 180107 SPSCYS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 707 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2024 WYZ102-180145- Niobrara County WY- 707 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN NIOBRARA COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM MDT... At 707 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rawhide Buttes, or 7 miles south of Lusk, moving northeast at 40 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... Lusk and Niobrara County Fairgrounds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for east central Wyoming. && LAT...LON 4262 10454 4292 10439 4292 10424 4277 10406 4262 10436 TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 209DEG 35KT 4265 10444 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Hammer