severe weather

Just before 3:20 p.m., a storm chaser reported seeing the tornado eight miles east of Guernsey.

Scattered hail as large as apples is likely along with scattered wind gusts of up to 70 mph.

The storm continued to track toward Midwest and Edgerton.

Ping pong ball-sized hail is possible with this storm.

The Red Cross provided assistance with lodging and other immediate needs for the larger group.

Wyoming has seen unusual severe weather from tornadoes and damaging hail, to severe thunderstorms.

The closest funnel cloud touched down approximately 9 miles north of Laramie.

Fortunately, it appears that no one died or was seriously injured in the twisters.

A winter weather advisory remains in place for much of western Wyoming until 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The Code Red alert system is the fastest way to get localized alerts.

Officials say dedicated weather spotters are essential.

The radar at the National Weather Service in Riverton will be down for a few days to install a technology upgrade.