Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:21PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 8:21pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 920 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an outflow boundary along
a line extending from 15 miles northeast of Lake De Smet to near
Granite Pass. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Fort Phil Kearny Historical Site around 935 PM MDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between mile markers 298 and 299.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 42 and 61.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast; Northeast Johnson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov