Special Weather Statement 09/15/2024 13:55 for Wyoming areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 2:55PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2024 - 1:55pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Big Sandy Recreational Area, which is 11 miles northwest of Farson, moving north at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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 southeastern Sublette and northwestern Sweetwater Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wind River Mountains West; Upper Green River Basin; Rock Springs and Green River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY