Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:31PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 331 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Waltman, which is 45 miles northwest of Casper,
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 northwestern
Natrona County, including the following locations... Natrona and
Arminto.
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:
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains Southeast; Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov