Hail, 60+ MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible In SE Wyoming UPDATED 1:15 P.M.
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UPDATE: At 1:15 p.m., the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service issued the following update
Storms are beginning to develop across the area. Scattered thunderstorms will pop up near the higher terrain of southeast Wyoming, then move eastward into the plains during the late afternoon and evening. Chances for thunderstorms range from about 30 to 50% for an individual location, with lower chances along I-80 east of Cheyenne.
All severe weather hazards are possible today, including large hail, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and isolated heavy rainfall. A few tornadoes will be possible.
While a few isolated showers or storms may linger into the late evening hours, most of this activity should be concluding around 7-9PM this evening.
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Original Post; The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says severe storms are once again possible in southeast Wyoming today (June 20 as well as again on June 3 and 4 [Wed and Thursday]
The agency posted the following on its website
Another round of severe weather is in store for southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska on Tuesday. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather, with all modes of severe weather possible: hail (up to 2 inches), damaging winds (60+mph), flash flooding, and an isolated tornado or two. The strongest storms are possible between 2 and 8 PM. The highlighted region has the highest potential for isolated tornadoes. Be weather aware tomorrow and make sure to have multiple ways to get warnings!
More severe weather possible in some areas Wednesday and Thursday:
Cheyenne, Laramie Weather Forecasts
Cheyenne Forecast
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Laramie Forecast
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 76.
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