Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:17PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 217 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Bairoil, which is 26 miles south of Jeffrey City,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Bairoil around 225 PM MDT.
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.
Area Description:
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov