Tornadoes, Baseball Size Hail Possible In SE Wyoming On Wednesday
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says southeast Wyoming could see some severe storms on Wednesday.
The storms could feature a few tornadoes, strong winds and hail up to baseball size.
The agency posted this statement on Tuesday:
20/255AM: Heads up for Wednesday, severe thunderstorms are looking like a good possibility. The atmosphere will be primed for severe storms to develop (high moisture, strong instability and adequate wind shear). A "Slight Risk" area has already been identified for the entire Panhandle and parts of the southeast Wyoming plains. Very large hail (possibly to baseballs), downburst winds to 70 mph and a few tornadoes are possible Wednesday afternoon through mid evening for the area. Be ready for active weather Wednesday afternoon/evening. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay tuned to later updates in the forecast. Be safe!
Here is the forecast fore Cheyenne:
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Here is the Laramie forecast:
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 67. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
May 24 Landspout Spirals Over Cheyenne
A landspout - a type of tornado that is "smaller and weaker than tornadoes produced by supercells" appeared within city limits on May 24, 2023, shocking residents. The spout was visible over Dell Range Blvd. In response to the spout, F.E. Warren Air Force Base issued a warning on the base urging occupants to seek shelter.
Several Cheyenne residents captured the landspout on camera. Did you see the would-be twister appear over Cheyenne?
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