Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 11:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 12:57PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 1257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southeast of Ervay, which is 39 miles west of Casper, moving northeast at 10 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Natrona County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY