Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:58PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 857 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Superior, which is 15 miles east of Rock Springs,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Sweetwater
County, including the following locations... Point Of Rocks, Bitter
Creek, and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 118, and
between mile markers 131 and 150.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov