Special Weather Statement for Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
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What you need to know
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- Central Laramie County, East Laramie County
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What is happening
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer, or 14 miles east of Cheyenne, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow...
What the bulletin says to do
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 900 PM MDT for southeastern Wyoming.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer, or 14 miles east of Cheyenne, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Carpenter.
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Official revisions
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 2:47PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cheyenne WY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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