Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 12:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 1:47PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 146 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Anchor Dam, which is 26 miles northwest of Pavillion, moving northeast at 35 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Anchor Dam around 150 PM MDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Hamilton Dome and Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for central Wyoming.
Area Description: 
Absaroka Mountains; Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov