Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 9:46PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 946 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Afton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail
damage to vegetation is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Sublette and west central Lincoln Counties, including the following
locations... Fairview, Afton Municipal Airport, and Lincoln County
Fairgrounds.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Star Valley; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov