Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:08PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Valley, which is 22 miles southeast of East Entrance,
moving southeast at 30 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Valley around 520 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov