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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
255 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
WYZ106>108-117-118-082130-
East Platte County WY-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County WY-
Goshen County WY-Central Laramie County WY-
South Laramie Range Foothills WY-
255 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN GOSHEN...NORTH
CENTRAL LARAMIE AND SOUTHEASTERN PLATTE COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM
MDT...

At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chugwater, or 26 miles south of Wheatland, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Goshen, north central Laramie and southeastern Platte Counties.

This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 42 and
53.
 
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 800 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.

&&

LAT...LON 4159 10499 4170 10500 4179 10459 4154 10459
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 257DEG 23KT 4168 10484 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Vasquez