Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 2:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Homa Hills, which is 9 miles northwest of Casper, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Bar Nunn and Homa Hills around 245 PM MDT.
This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 182 and 203.
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:
Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov