Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:37PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 636 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Kepler Cascades, which is 12 miles southwest of
Old Faithful, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail
damage to vegetation is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Teton
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yellowstone National Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov