Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:03PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 603 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sylvan Lake around 615 PM MDT.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Yellowstone National Park; Absaroka Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov