EFU Tornado — Albany, Wyoming

2023-05-27 · near Toltec, Albany, Wyoming

Event narrative

Several reports and angles shared of a tornado west of Esterbrook, WY

in the mountains and open space near Laramie Peak. These accounts were

shared from Douglas, Irvine, Wheatland, and Esterbrook areas. Timing

is estimated based on radar, time stamp pictures, and reports received.

No damage has been reported from Platte or Converse County Emergency

Management agencies. This tornado stayed over mountainous and open

space for the duration of it`s estimated 7.1 mile track. No injuries

or fatalities reported along with no damage.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms initially developed along the Laramie Range in the late morning and early afternoon hours on 5/27, quickly becoming more widespread and more intense while tracking slowly eastward across the high plains of southeast Wyoming. These storms were associated with numerous reports of hail and torrential rainfall, as well as a few tornadoes. Most notably, a supercell tornado developed in the vicinity of Laramie Peak, near Esterbrook Campground along the Converse and Platte County line. No damage was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1093072. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.