Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 13:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 2:08PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 207 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Goldeneye Reservoir, which is 28 miles northwest of Casper, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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 east central Natrona County. This includes Interstate 25 near mile marker 209.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY