Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 200 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Ocean Lake, which is 12 miles east of Pavillion,
moving east at 45 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...
Boysen State Park around 205 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Lysite and Lost
Cabin.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
central Wyoming.
Area Description:
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills; Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov