Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 5:29PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northeast of Sand Draw, which is 18 miles southeast of
Riverton, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Natrona and east central Fremont Counties.
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.
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 Basin; Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov