thunderstorms

Multiple areas of Natrona County got peppered with hail and thunderstorms off and on, from the afternoon through the evening hours.

Wyomingites can expect a slightly cooler, but a lot wetter week, especially through Wednesday (May 10th, 2023).

Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding are forecast through Sunday evening for the Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains.

Hot, dry and dusty conditions are expected across southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle again Friday, but some relief is in sight.

For the latest forecast and any EAS alerts, monitor local broadcast media.

Between Colorado and Wyoming, the watch area includes over 5 million people, 1,524 schools and 79 hospitals, according to the NWS.

A flash flood watch means conditions are favorable for heavy rain over the watch area, which may cause flash flooding.

There were numerous reports of golf ball- and baseball-sized hail that damaged vehicles and other property.

One quarter to one half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

The storm could include hail and high wind.