Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:46PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Thermopolis, moving southeast at 25 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 southeastern Hot
Springs County, including the following locations... Hot Springs
County Fairgrounds and Hot Springs County Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov