Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 3:47PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Buckboard Marina, which is 13 miles north of
Manila, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Sweetwater County, including the following locations... Flaming Gorge
National Recreation Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Flaming Gorge Reservoir, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Rock Springs and Green River; Flaming Gorge
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov