Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Laramie County, Wyoming
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 2:29PM MDT until August 12 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
At 229 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of Carpenter, or 18 miles southeast of Cheyenne, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Personal weather station observed 61 mph gust. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Carpenter.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Cheyenne WY
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
Last Checked
4 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Laramie County, Wyoming?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (4 hours ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.
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