Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 1:02PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 101 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boysen State Park, which is 10 miles northwest of Shoshoni, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, nickel size hail, frequent
lightning, and heavy rainfall.
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...
Boysen State Park around 105 PM MDT.
Instruction:
Heavy 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.
If on or near Boysen 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:
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: