Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:06PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Lyman, or 16 miles west of Granger, moving east at 15
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.
Locations impacted include...
Church Buttes.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 48 and
56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southwest Wyoming
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov