Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:25PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 525 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Powder River Rest Area, which is 17 miles southeast of
Buffalo, moving 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Johnson County, including the following locations... Buffalo Johnson
County Airport and Johnson County Fairgrounds.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between mile markers 292 and 299.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 42 and 95.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: