Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 6:52PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 652 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Gallatin Lake, which is 10 miles northeast of West
Yellowstone, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Twin Lakes and Grizzly Lake around 700 PM MDT.
Norris Junction and Obsidian Cliff around 705 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Grebe Lake,
Virginia Cascade, Cascade Lake, Canyon and Lower Falls.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Yellowstone National Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov