Strong Winds, Large Hail, Tornado Possible In Southeast Wyoming

The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle today.

According to the agency, storms that could produce damaging winds, large hail, and even a tornado are possible in southeast Wyoming and especially the Nebraska Panhandle.

The agency posted the following on its website: ''There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for Cheyenne County, including Sidney, and a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for a larger portion of southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska. All weather hazards are possible today (damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado or two), though large hail is the biggest threat. The strongest storms are expected in a several waves between 2PM and 11PM. Make sure to stay weather aware today and have multiple ways to receive warnings!''

Forecast For Cheyenne and Laramie

Cheyenne Forecast:

Today

A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 67. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Widespread dense fog between 2am and 3am. Low around 36. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Laramie Forecast:

Today

A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of rain showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.