Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:48PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Thermopolis, 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Hot
Springs County, including the following locations... Hot Springs
County Fairgrounds.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov