Tornado Warning 9, NWS Cheyenne, WY

Issued

May 27, 2018, 4:29 PM MDT (22:29 UTC)

Expired

May 27, 2018, 4:49 PM MDT

In force

20 min

Issued by

NWS Cheyenne, WY

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.75 in

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

The Cheyenne radar (KCYS), 150 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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095 
WFUS55 KCYS 272229
TORCYS
WYC001-009-031-272315-
/O.NEW.KCYS.TO.W.0009.180527T2229Z-180527T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
429 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...
  Southeastern Converse County in east central Wyoming...

* Until 515 PM MDT
    
* At 428 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Esterbrook Campground, or 22 miles southeast of
  Douglas, moving north at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Albany...northwestern Platte and southeastern Converse
  Counties.

This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 115 and
125.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 4234 10510 4235 10533 4267 10548 4263 10500
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 182DEG 21KT 4246 10521 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Claycomb

712 
WWUS55 KCYS 272249
SVSCYS

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

WYC001-009-031-272259-
/O.CAN.KCYS.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180527T2315Z/
Albany WY-Platte WY-Converse WY-
449 PM MDT SUN MAY 27 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ALBANY...NORTHWESTERN PLATTE
AND SOUTHEASTERN CONVERSE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled.  However heavy rain is
still possible with this thunderstorm.

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

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Cheyenne.

LAT...LON 4234 10510 4235 10533 4267 10548 4263 10500
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 182DEG 21KT 4258 10520 

$$

Claycomb

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