Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 7:11PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 710 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Independence Rock, which is 38 miles east of Jeffrey
City, moving east at 25 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 south central
Natrona County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov