Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:10PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 310 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout near Sand Draw, which
is 20 miles south of Riverton, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Sand Draw around 320 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills; Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov