Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:17PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 317 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Hot Springs State Park, which is 8 miles southeast
of Thermopolis, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 southeastern Hot
Springs County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov