SE Wyoming Could See Very Large Hail, Damaging Winds, Tornado

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service has issued a decision packet to upgrade the weather outlook for the rest of today and tomorrow.

Possible hazards include what the agency is now calling "very large hail" as well as damaging winds and even a tornado.

National weather Service Issues Decision Packet

The latest update includes the following:

The severe weather Impact Level for this afternoon and evening is Elevated

Here are the current weather event impact highlights:

• Strong to severe storms anticipated across eastern Wyo and western Neb this afternoon and evening
  • Very large hail, significantly damaging winds, and a tornado are all possible
• Additional severe storms possible tomorrow with an increased risk of flash flooding

Here are the key points in the agency's "decision packet':

Key Points:

● Scattered thunderstorms develop along the Wyo. ranges this afternoon

● Storms intensify and grow more widespread this evening in the Neb. panhandle

● Damaging winds the primary threat, but large hail and a tornado are also possible ○ Wind and hail may be significant

● Severe Weather Timing: ○ Eastern Wyo: primarily 4-9 PM MDT ○ Western Neb: primarily 6 PM - Mid. MDT ○ Chance of overnight thunderstorms as well

● Additional strong to severe storms Tuesday afternoon and evening ○ Large hail, damaging winds, and torrential rainfall the primary threats

You can see the entire decision packet here.