Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Tornado-Warned Storm Pummels Cheyenne; Warnings Issued
A big storm with the chance of a tornado came through Cheyenne on Friday.
The National Weather Service told everyone in the area to be aware of the weather, which included heavy rain, big hail, and strong winds.
People in Laramie County, Goshen, and Platte counties were warned.
The storm could bring hail as big as baseballs and wind up to 70 miles per hour.
A tornado-warned supercell hit Cheyenne on Friday.
Continuous rain, baseball-sized hail, and tornado sirens were reported.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Laramie County.
The warning was extended to Goshen and Platte counties.
Hail up to three inches in diameter and 70 mph winds were possible.
- Who
- The National Weather Service issued the warnings.
- What
- A tornado-warned supercell struck Cheyenne, bringing rain, hail, and tornado sirens.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Cheyenne, Laramie County, Goshen County, Platte County, northeast Colorado, and the Nebraska Panhandle.
- Why
- Not applicable
- Event
- Tornado-warned supercell
- Location
- Cheyenne
- Counties under warning
- Laramie, Goshen, Platte
- Possible Hail Size
- Up to 3 inches in diameter
- Possible Wind Speed
- Up to 70 mph