Wyoming Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 14:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:29PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 329 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Randolph, moving northeast at 30 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Lincoln County.
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: 
South Lincoln County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov