Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 5:59PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 12 miles north of Calpet, which is 12 miles southwest
of Big Piney, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Big Piney around 615 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Marbleton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
south central Wyoming.
Area Description:
Star Valley; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; Upper Green River Basin Foothills; Upper Green River Basin; South Lincoln County; Rock Springs and Green River
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov