Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 12:57PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fort Phil Kearny Historical Site, which is 13 miles northwest of
Buffalo, moving north 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...
Fort Phil Kearny Historical Site around 100 PM MDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between mile markers 278 and 299.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 42 and 65.
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.
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:
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast; Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: