Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles northeast of
Mayoworth to near Edgerton. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Linch around 500 PM MDT.
Fort Reno Historical Site around 505 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Powder River Rest
Area.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 25 between mile markers 256 and 281.
Interstate 90 between mile markers 72 and 90.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northeast Johnson County; Southeast Johnson County; Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov