Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:18PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 517 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles southwest of Powder River Rest Area, which is 25 miles
southeast of Buffalo, 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 east central
Johnson County.
This includes Interstate 90 between mile markers 82 and 83.
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:
Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov