Special Weather Statement 09/12/2024 12:23 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 1:23PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2024 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2024 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 122 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Meeteetse, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Hot Springs, northwestern Washakie and east central Park Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for central Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Cody Foothills; North Bighorn Basin; Southwest Bighorn Basin; Southeast Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY