Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:06PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moran Bay, which is 14 miles southwest of South Entrance, moving
northeast at 35 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 central Teton
County, including the following locations... Flagg Ranch Village,
Jackson Lake, and Lizard Creek Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
If on or near Jackson Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov