Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:35PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 234 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Anchor Dam, which is 26 miles west of Thermopolis, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch hail, localized
flooding, and accumulating small 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.
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.
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:
Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov