NWS Cheyenne: Storm Chances Return Today, Some Could Be Strong

There's a chance some strong thunderstorms could fire up this afternoon and evening, bringing gusty winds and small hail to portions of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle.

According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, daily storm chances will stick around through at least Wednesday, with storms on Saturday being on the strong to severe side.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
414 AM MDT Thu Jun 17 2021

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Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-Niobrara County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
414 AM MDT Thu Jun 17 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Afternoon and evening chances of showers and thunderstorms some on
the strong side with gusty winds and small hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Near daily chances for showers and thunderstorm activity in the
afternoon and evening hours. Storms on Saturday will be on the
strong to severe side particularly.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotters encouraged to report any thunderstorm wind damage and
hail.

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