Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:16PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Fort Reno Historical Site, which is 11 miles east
of Kaycee, moving north at 10 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
Johnson County, including the following locations... Sussex.
This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 244 and 246, and
between mile markers 255 and 258.
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:
Southeast Johnson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov