Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 8:04PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 802 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Salt River Pass, which is 14 miles south of Afton, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Salt River Pass around 810 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Motorists
on US Highway 89 and Wyoming Highway 89 should prepare for gusty
westerly wind gusts up to around 50 mph.
Area Description:
Star Valley; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov