Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 2:55PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2024 - 1:55pm
Expires:
September 12, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paintrock Canyon, which is 14 miles north of Ten Sleep, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Paintrock Canyon around 300 PM MDT.
Upper Medicine Lodge Lake around 305 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for
central and north central Wyoming.
Area Description:
North Bighorn Basin; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY