Platte County, WY

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 2:32 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:15 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Cheyenne WY

At 231 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Bordeaux to 9 miles southwest of Chugwater to 6 miles northwest of Whitaker. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Chugwater, Whitaker, and Slater.

What to Do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.


Areas Impacted

  • Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County
  • East Platte County
  • Goshen County
  • South Laramie Range Foothills
  • Central Laramie County
  • East Laramie County

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From the Forecaster

Isolated Severe Storms Possible Today

Created by the NWS Cheyenne WFO

Sept. 19th, 5:30AM - There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather this afternoon for most locations along and east of the Laramie Range. While widespread precipitation is likely, only an isolated storm or two may become severe with the primary hazards of large hail and damaging wind gusts. The strongest storms are expected between 3PM and 8PM, though showers and storms will continue through the overnight hours into early Sunday morning.

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