Tornado Warning 7, NWS Cheyenne, WY

Issued

May 27, 2018, 4:05 PM MDT (22:05 UTC)

Expired

May 27, 2018, 4:45 PM MDT

In force

40 min

Issued by

NWS Cheyenne, WY

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

2.0 in

Counties Albany County, WY, Converse County, WY, Platte County, WY

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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810 
WFUS55 KCYS 272205
TORCYS
WYC001-009-031-272245-
/O.NEW.KCYS.TO.W.0007.180527T2205Z-180527T2245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
405 PM MDT SUN MAY 27 2018

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Albany County in southeastern Wyoming...
  Northwestern Platte County in southeastern Wyoming...
  Southern Converse County in east central Wyoming...

* Until 445 PM MDT

* At 405 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Harris Park, or
  23 miles northwest of Wheatland, moving northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* The tornado will be near...
  Sibley Peak around 430 PM MDT.
  Glendo around 435 PM MDT.
  Glendo Reservoir and Two Moon Campground around 440 PM MDT.

This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 97 and
115.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Cheyenne.

&&

LAT...LON 4216 10527 4231 10538 4260 10511 4241 10483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 216DEG 26KT 4232 10523 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Claycomb

394 
WWUS55 KCYS 272218
SVSCYS

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
418 PM MDT SUN MAY 27 2018

WYC009-272227-
/O.CAN.KCYS.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180527T2245Z/
Converse WY-
418 PM MDT SUN MAY 27 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CONVERSE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
southeastern Wyoming.

LAT...LON 4227 10511 4233 10533 4260 10511 4241 10483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 216DEG 26KT 4239 10516 

$$

WYC001-031-272245-
/O.CON.KCYS.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180527T2245Z/
Albany WY-Platte WY-
418 PM MDT SUN MAY 27 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ALBANY AND NORTHWESTERN PLATTE COUNTIES...
    
At 417 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
Sibley Peak, or 25 miles northwest of Wheatland, moving northeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornado will be near...
  Sibley Peak around 430 PM MDT.
  Glendo and Glendo Reservoir around 435 PM MDT.
  Two Moon Campground around 440 PM MDT.

This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 98 and
115.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 4227 10511 4233 10533 4260 10511 4241 10483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 216DEG 26KT 4239 10516 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Claycomb

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