Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 11:07PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 10:07pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1106 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Shoshoni, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
Accumulating hail is possible.
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 Hot
Springs, west central Natrona and east central Fremont Counties,
including the following locations... Bonneville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Wind River Basin; Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: