Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:09PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 408 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Red Canyon to near South Pass Rest Area to
near Farson. Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Farson, Red Canyon, and South Pass City around 415 PM MDT.
Eden around 420 PM MDT.
Oregon Buttes around 425 PM MDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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:
Wind River Mountains West; Wind River Mountains East; Lander Foothills; Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Upper Green River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov