Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:56PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 656 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Smoot, which is 12 miles southwest of Afton, moving
east at 40 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Smoot around 710 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Mount Wagner and
Corral Creek Guard Station.
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.
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:
Star Valley; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov