Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 1:43PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 143 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Bairoil, which is 27 miles northwest of Rawlins,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Sweetwater County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov