Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:41PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 637 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary near
Sand Draw, which is 16 miles southeast of Riverton, moving southeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph will persist across the Wind
River Basin with wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Isolated gusts
up to 60 mph will be possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility may be reduced for brief
periods as a result of blowing dust.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Fremont County, including the following locations... Arapahoe
Elementary School, Midvale, St Stephens, Bonneville, Riverton
Landfill, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton Regional Airport, and
Lander Hunt Field.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wind River Basin; Lander Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov