Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:30PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles south of Bitter Creek Rest Area, which is 34 miles east of Rock
Springs, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Sweetwater County, including the following locations... Bitter Creek.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov