Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 11:58PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:58pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1156 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of gusty
showers extending from 13 miles southeast of Wapiti to 12 miles
northeast of Washakie Needles. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Meeteetse and Meeteetse Rim.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Cody Foothills; Southwest Bighorn Basin; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov