Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 8:21PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 821 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles northwest of
Blackfoot Reservoir to near Wayan to 14 miles southeast of Henry to 8
miles east of Montpelier. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Salt River Pass around 835 PM MDT.
Afton, Thayne, Freedom, Smoot, Grover, and Star Valley Rest Area
around 840 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Star Valley
Ranch, Turnerville, Mount Wagner, Alpine and Stewart Peak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Jackson Hole; Star Valley; Salt River and Wyoming Ranges
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov