Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:13PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 713 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Calpet, which is 27 miles southwest of Big Piney,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail
damage to vegetation is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Sublette and east central Lincoln Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; Upper Green River Basin; South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov