Special Weather Statement 09/12/2024 11:11 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 12:11PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2024 - 11:11am
Expires: 
September 12, 2024 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 1210 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Meeteetse, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible and be heavy enough to cover the ground. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Hot Springs and southeastern Park Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Cody Foothills; Southwest Bighorn Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY