Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:40PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Victor to 9 miles northeast of Palisades
Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Teton Pass around 445 PM MDT.
Jackson, Wilson, and Rafter J Ranch around 455 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Teton Village and
Rendezvous Peak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov