Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 12:41PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 11:41am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Evansville, which is 14 miles northeast of Casper,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 east central
Natrona County, including the following locations... Edness K Wilkins
State Park, Fort Caspar Campground, Central Wyoming Fairgrounds,
Casper Natural Gas Processing Plant, Casper Events Center, and Casper
Mountain.
This includes Interstate 25 between mile markers 176 and 199.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Riverton.
Area Description:
Natrona County Lower Elevations; Casper Mountain
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov