Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
Issued by NWS Cheyenne, WY
791 WWUS85 KCYS 211951 SPSCYS Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Cheyenne WY 151 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 WYZ117-118-212015- Central Laramie County WY-South Laramie Range Foothills WY- 151 PM MDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LARAMIE COUNTY THROUGH 215 PM MDT... At 151 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Federal, or 19 miles northwest of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 25 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... Whitaker. This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 27 and 38. 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 Wyoming. && LAT...LON 4125 10506 4137 10522 4161 10501 4143 10474 TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 228DEG 24KT 4137 10503 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ Wills