WWUS85 KCYS 090009
SPSCYS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
609 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
WYZ103-105-106-115>117-090045-
Shirley Basin WY-South Laramie Range WY-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County WY-
North Laramie Range WY-South Laramie Range Foothills WY-
Laramie Valley WY-
609 PM MDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ALBANY...
NORTHWESTERN LARAMIE...SOUTHWESTERN PLATTE AND SOUTHERN CONVERSE
COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM MDT...

At 608 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Garrett to 8 miles northwest of
Flying X Ranch to near Baldy Peak. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

Locations impacted include...
Friend Park Campground, Baldy Peak, Sybille Canyon, Flying X Ranch,
Garrett, and Wheatland Reservoir Number 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms 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 and east central Wyoming.

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LAT...LON 4229 10552 4204 10524 4149 10513 4143 10553
      4216 10581
TIME...MOT...LOC 0008Z 244DEG 19KT 4214 10573 4193 10550 4155 10545 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Vasquez