Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 4:34PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Stewart Peak, which is 10 miles east of Alpine,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 northwestern
Sublette, northwestern Lincoln and south central Teton Counties,
including the following locations... Hoback Campground and Kozy
Campground.
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.
Area Description:
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges; Upper Green River Basin Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov