Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Cheyenne WY
AREA: South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County
SENT: 2026-07-09T13:08:00-06:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 1:08PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

At 108 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Whitaker, or 20 miles northwest of Cheyenne, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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…
Whitaker.

This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 23 and
34.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T13:45:00-06:00