Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:01PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles south of Anchor Dam to 11 miles north
of Diversion Dam Rest Area to near Crowheart. Movement was southeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Crowheart around 305 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Diversion Dam
Rest Area and Bull Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Upper Wind River Basin; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov