Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Converse and Platte Counties, WY
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NWS Cheyenne issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Platte County and Converse County in Wyoming until 5:15 PM MDT on June 20.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Wyoming
- Issued
- July 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Wyoming.
Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Cheyenne WY. Effective from June 20 at 4:29 PM MDT until June 20 at 5:15 PM MDT. Alert type code: SVR.
Affected Areas
Converse County in east central Wyoming and northwestern Platte County in southeastern Wyoming. Locations impacted include Douglas, Glendo, Orin, Glendo State Park, Dull Center, Reno Cove Campground, Sandy Beach Campground, Converse County Airport, Bill, Bennett Hill Campground, Manning Ranch, Fort Fetterman Historic Site, Lost Springs, and Shawnee. Includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 111 and 150.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Wind damage will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 4:29 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 miles west of Bill to 8 miles north of Fort Fetterman Historic Site to 8 miles north of Esterbrook Campground, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts. Hail up to 0.75 inches possible. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Issued and effective June 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM MDT. Expires and ends June 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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