Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:23PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles west of Anchor Dam to 6 miles
southwest of Cottonwood Pass. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Anchor Dam and Cottonwood Pass around 525 PM MDT.
Thermopolis and Hot Springs State Park around 535 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM MDT for
north central Wyoming.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Southwest Bighorn Basin; Southeast Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
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