Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 1:06PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 105 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Crowheart, which is 23 miles southeast of Dubois,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Crowheart around 110 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Ocean Lake or Pilot Butte Reservoir, get out of the
water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can
strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Wind River Mountains East; Upper Wind River Basin; Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov