Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 13:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 2:19PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 217 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms 7 miles southeast of Superior, which is 22 miles east of Rock Springs, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, nickel size hail, and frequent lightning. 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 central Sweetwater County, including the following locations... Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, Reliance, Bitter Creek, Tipton, Point Of Rocks, and Sweetwater County Fairgrounds. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 163.
Instruction: 
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Rock Springs and Green River; Flaming Gorge; East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY