Special Weather Statement, NWS Cheyenne, WY

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
311 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday night)
Issued at 240 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

The main concern with this forecast period is the lightning
potential this evening with the heat and smoke potential during
the next couple of days.

Latest radar loop was showing a few showers and thunderstorms
developing over eastern Laramie county and the southern Nebraska
panhandle. This development is an association with a weak surface
low and frontal boundary, These showers and thunderstorms should
gradually shift east during the remainder of the afternoon, but
the convection should die off after sunset, due to limited cape
(<500j/kg) and shear. However, one cannot rule out some lightning
strikes and gusty winds with some of these showers.

The upper level trof in northern Montana is expected to gradually lift
northeast into northern Canada by the end of the day Wednesday.
As a result, mid level wind speeds (700-500mb) will be rather
strong tomorrow at 30 to 35kts before slackening off a bit on
Wednesday. As a result, hot, breezy and smoky conditions will be
the rule.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday - Sunday)
Issued at 350 AM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

A very hot/dry pattern persists with the GFS/ECM in agreement with
a 596-598 dm 500 mb high centered over the central Rockies through
mid to late week. A few weak fronts may briefly lower daytime high
temperatures into the 85-90 degree range, but lower to mid 90s are
expected to be common over the high plains. Weak disturbances will
traverse the flow along the edge of the ridge, possibly giving way
to modest chances for showers/storms later in the week. Most areas
will remain dry.

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.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 1119 AM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

Latest satellite capturing the frontal passage through our region
late this morning with continued southeasterly movement through
the area this afternoon. Shift in winds more so from the northwest
and north in response of passage. MVFR conditions will continue
due to area haze from western fires. Shower potential for KBFF and
KSNY this afternoon with gusty, erratic winds the main concern
that should move over the terminals. Some improvement with haze
and smoke overnight as winds decrease after sunset.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 240 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

A few showers and isolated thunderstorms will move through the
southern Nebraska panhandle this evening. These showers may
produce some gusty and erratic winds and a few lightning strikes
before dissipating near sunset.

We went ahead and issued a Fire Weather Watch for the majority of
the Fuel Ready Wyoming zones tomorrow. This will be due to steep
lapse rates and deep mixing up to 12kft where wind speeds will
range from 25 to 35kts. Wind speeds aloft will begin to slacken on
Wednesday into Thursday as some upper level ridging builds into
the area.

&&

.CYS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WY...Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
     for WYZ301-302-304-305-307-308-310.

     Red Flag Warning until 8 PM MDT this evening for WYZ304-308.

NE...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...REC
LONG TERM...CLH
AVIATION...WM
FIRE WEATHER...REC

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
543 AM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

WYZ105-111-115-101145-
Shirley Basin-Southwest Carbon County-Laramie Valley-
543 AM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Wyoming and southeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Critical fire weather conditions are expected west of the Laramie
Range today. Burning of any kind is strongly discouraged.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>103-106>108-116>119-
101145-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-South Laramie Range-
South Laramie Range Foothills-Central Laramie County-
East Laramie County-
543 AM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

A few showers and thunderstorms are possible along and east of the
Laramie Range this afternoon. Some of this activity may be
accompanied by strong gusty winds in excess of 50 MPH.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.Spotter information statement...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
1216 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-101900-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance,
Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrisburg, Angora, Bridgeport,
Bayard, Redington, Kimball, Sidney, Brownson, Harrison, and Agate
1216 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

The following message is transmitted in collaboration with the
Nebraska Emergency Management Office through 1pm Tuesday.

WHAT...Degraded air quality from smoke from wildfires in
surrounding states.

WHERE...All Nebraska Panhandle counties.

WHEN...Through 1 pm MDT Tuesday afternoon

IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from wildfires will continue over the
Nebraska Panhandle through at least early Tuesday afternoon.

HEALTH INFORMATION...Recommended the elderly, young children, and
individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical
exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire
smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate
matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effect.
Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, we
advise that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air
quality conditions.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
406 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

WYZ106>108-092245-
East Platte County WY-
Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County WY-
Goshen County WY-
406 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Goshen and
southeastern Platte Counties through 445 PM MDT...

At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm over
Chugwater, or 23 miles south of Wheatland, moving east at 40 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Hawk Springs, Hawk Springs Recreation Area and Hawk Springs
  Campground around 445 PM MDT.

This includes Interstate 25 in Wyoming between mile markers 50 and
57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4169 10486 4176 10488 4196 10422 4163 10415
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 261DEG 36KT 4173 10480

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
408 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

NEZ054-055-092300-
Kimball NE-Cheyenne NE-
408 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

...A thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Cheyenne and
northeastern Kimball Counties through 500 PM MDT...

At 408 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm near Dix,
or 11 miles east of Kimball, moving northeast at 10 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Potter around 435 PM MDT.

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 27 and
46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4107 10341 4115 10358 4139 10348 4127 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 211DEG 10KT 4119 10344

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Rubin

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
426 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

NEZ054-055-092315-
Kimball NE-Cheyenne NE-
426 PM MDT Mon Aug 9 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Cheyenne and east central Kimball Counties through 515 PM MDT...

At 426 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Potter, or 15 miles east of Kimball, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Potter around 435 PM MDT.
  Brownson around 510 PM MDT.

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 33 and
52.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4112 10344 4131 10343 4130 10308 4102 10308
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 270DEG 17KT 4116 10337

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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