Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:10PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 9:10pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1009 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Corral Creek Guard Station, which is 17 miles east of Afton, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 central Lincoln Counties, including the following
locations... Sacajawea Campground and Big Piney Marbleton Airport.
Instruction:
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Riverton.
Area Description:
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; Upper Green River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov