Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 6:08PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 608 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 15 miles west of Big Trails, which is 22 miles south of
Ten Sleep, moving northeast 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Washakie County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southeast Bighorn Basin; Bighorn Mountains West
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov