Cheyenne tornado warning: Scary supercell storm over city as sirens go off; Watch

A tornado-warned supercell hit Cheyenne Friday, bringing rain, sirens, and baseball-sized hail as NWS warned three Wyoming counties.

Updated on: Aug 2, 2025, 06:17:30 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A massive tornado warned supercell storm was over Cheyenne amid NWS warnings for three Wyoming counties on Friday. The storm produced a scary sight at Cheyenne as continuous rain and hail spattered Laramie County. People posted photos of baseball-sized hail hitting the city as tornado sirens went off. The warning lasts till 6:15 p.m. EDT, as per the NWS.

Here's a time-lapse video of the tornado-warned storm in Cheyenne:

Along with Laramie County, nearby Goshen County and Platte County were also placed under a tornado watch by the NWS till 10 p.m. Friday. Additionally, parts of northeast Colorado and the Nebraska Panhandle were placed under a tornado warning. The NWS said that the storm could produce hail up to three inches in diameter and winds of up to 70 mph.

The hail in Cheyenne caused damage to trees, homes, and vehicles caught in the storm. Cheyenne residents posted photos of the hail, while other videos showed an airplane stuck on the runway at the airport in Cheyenne.

Here's a video of the airplane stuck at the airport amid the storm and the hail. The video was caught on the dash cam at the runway.

People Share Photos Of Hail

Several residents of the Wyoming city shared photos of the hail that fell on their backyards. Here are some of the photos, and as can be seen, the ice balls are sized between a tennis ball and a baseball.

Here are some of the photos:

While the tornado warning will stay it effect till 6:15 p.m. the city will continue to be under a tornado watch till 10:15 p.m. later tonight. Further storms and hail are also possible.

Also read: Tornado watch: Parts of Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska under alert; check list of counties

List of Areas Under Tornado Watch

The following counties in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming were placed under a tornado watch till 10:15 p.m. Friday.

Northeast Colorado: Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld

Nebraska Panhandle: Banner, Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff

Southeast Wyoming: Goshen, Laramie, Platte

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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