Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 12:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 1:20PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 119 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Diamondville, which is near Kemmerer, moving northeast 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... Opal around 125 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
South Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY