Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:41PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beartrap Meadows County Park, which is 9 miles south of Casper,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Beartrap Meadows County Park around 145 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Natrona County Lower Elevations; Casper Mountain
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov