Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 19:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:22PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 822 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lysite, which is 19 miles east of Shoshoni, moving east at 25 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Lysite and Lost Cabin around 825 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Area Description: 
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY