Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 27 at 1:26PM MDT until June 27 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 126 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lake De Smet,
which is 10 miles north of Buffalo, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north
central Johnson County, including the following locations... Buffalo
Johnson County Airport and Johnson County Fairgrounds.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between mile markers 288 and 299.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 42 and 71.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Johnson, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: