Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:12PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 210 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Devil's Gate, which is 27 miles east of Jeffrey
City, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Independence Rock around 220 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
The thunderstorm will reach Pathfinder Reservoir between 230 PM and
245 PM MDT. If on or near Pathfinder Reservoir, get out of the water
and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike
out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY