Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ocean Lake, which is 10 miles east of Pavillion, moving southeast at
30 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.
Locations impacted include...
Hidden Valley and Boysen State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov