Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
038 WWUS85 KCYS 212358 SPSCYS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 558 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 WYZ103-220030- North Laramie Range WY- 558 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ALBANY AND SOUTH CENTRAL CONVERSE COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM MDT... At 558 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Garrett, or 31 miles west of Wheatland, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Windy Peak, Laramie Peak, and Friend Park Campground. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern and east central Wyoming. && LAT...LON 4207 10557 4221 10566 4235 10554 4237 10534 4229 10529 4211 10529 TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 243DEG 21KT 4215 10556 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Wills