Moderate Extreme Weather ● Closed

Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 2:02PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY, United States of America

Event time: Oct 10, 2026 20:02 UTC Last updated: 35 min ago United States

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At 202 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line
extending from 9 miles south of Chugwater to near Whitaker. Movement
was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Whitaker, Meriden Rest Area, Gun Barrel, and Hawk Springs.

Measurements

Coordinates	41.6140, -104.5440
Region	East Platte County; Goshen County; South Laramie Range Foothills; Central Laramie County; East Laramie County
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap Urgency	Expected
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-10-10T14:45:00-06:00

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