Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jackson, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 south central Teton
County, including the following locations... Crystal Creek
Campground, Granite Creek Campground, Teton County Fairgrounds, and
Jackson National Fish Hatchery.
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.
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:
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov