Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:57PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crowheart, which is 25 miles northwest of Pavillion, moving east at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 central Fremont
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Upper Wind River Basin; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov